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Both free and enslaved Africans played crucial roles in the American Revolutionary War. Free Africans fought alongside colonial soldiers, motivated by the desire for freedom and equality, while some enslaved individuals were offered their freedom in exchange for military service. Their participation not only contributed to the war effort but also highlighted the contradictions of a revolution advocating for liberty while perpetuating slavery. Ultimately, their involvement laid the groundwork for future discussions about freedom and civil rights in the new nation.
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Why were northerners and southerners willing to fight in the civil war?
because they want the people enslaved in the south to be free...
What helped keep the US free of Britain rule?
The American Revolution helped keep the US free.
What happened to cattle after the Texas Revolution?
Cattle after the Texas Revolution were set free to roam by themselves due to massive changes in government. This helped the cattle breed and multiply so that their numbers rose into the millions.
How was the spartacist revolution put down?
it was put down by adolf hitler and his nazi people any questions fell free to ring 07826781065
Whose side did Henry ravenel believe that former slaves would take in the civil war?
Henry Ravenel believed the slaves would fight on the side of their masters. He was shocked after Sherman's March that many of his slaves either left or refused to work once they learned they were free. He was obviously in denial, somehow believing people would rather be enslaved than free.
Did the colonists plan to free any enslaved Africans that agreed to fight for them?
The earliest moment of this that i can recall would be the American revolution, where Africans were formed into state militia fighting for freedom.
Did the colonist plan to free any enslaved Africans that agreed to fight for them?
The earliest moment of this that i can recall would be the American revolution, where Africans were formed into state militia fighting for freedom.
How did I know that Africans Americans were enslaved or free?
someone or something taught you :)
Why was president Lincoln against having free or enslaved Africans serving as soldiers?
he was racist
Why was it possible to find both free and enslaved Africans aboard Spanish expedition ships going to the new world?
Africans lived in Spain for over 700 years before Columbus's voyage to the New World
Which of the following describes the social division of Saint-Domingue before the Haitian Revolution?
Answer this question… While most people were Africans, a small group of French aristocrats controlled the government.
What did the southern states do after nat turner rebellion?
they passed laws to control both enslaved and free blacks
Why was Liberia found?
It was founded as a place for enslaved Africans from America. It was a fresh start for many who wantd to be free from slavey and opprssion.
Is it true that the colonists plan to free any enslaved Africans that agreed to fihgt for them?
Yes, during the American Revolutionary War, the British offered freedom to enslaved Africans who joined their side to fight against the American colonists. This led to thousands of enslaved people fleeing their owners to seek this opportunity for emancipation.
What describes the social division of Saint-Dominique before the Haitian Revolution?
Before the Haitian Revolution, the social division in Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) was based on a rigid hierarchical system known as the color line. This system classified individuals based on their racial background and birthplace, with Europeans at the top, followed by white colonists, mixed-race individuals, free people of color, and enslaved Africans at the bottom. The majority of the population consisted of enslaved Africans who faced extreme oppression and exploitation.
How were the rights of women enslaved Africans and free Africans alike and different in colonial New York?
They were alike because they worked in plantations and they are different because proprietors also controlled many southern colonies
What was a major cause in the Haitian revolution?
A major cause of the Haitian Revolution was the widespread discontent among enslaved Africans on the plantation system, driven by brutal conditions and the promise of freedom. Inspired by Enlightenment ideals and the French Revolution, enslaved people sought to assert their rights and end the oppressive system. Additionally, the social hierarchy and racial discrimination in Saint-Domingue fueled resentment and mobilized various groups, including free people of color, to join the struggle for independence and equality.
