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Because they didn't have any rights, and needed them.

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Is drake African American?

duh dummy dumazz the above answer is wrong he is Canadian get that in your heads No, he's not African American. First of all, he was born in Canada so that cancels out the American part of the African American term - secondly his mother is white making Drake black and white. You can call him "African Canadian" if you want, lol.


What were African American soldiers from the union called?

African American soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War were primarily known as United States Colored Troops (USCT). This designation was formalized in 1863, allowing African Americans to serve in combat roles. Approximately 180,000 African American men enlisted in the USCT, playing a crucial role in the Union's victory and in the fight for their own freedom and rights. Their participation significantly contributed to changing perceptions about African Americans and their capabilities.


Did African Americans fight in the pacific in World War 2?

Certainly. The African-American Units in the Pacific were among the most distinguished in the American Armed Forces. The Tuskegee Airmen (an all-black Air Force Brigade that fought in the Pacific) were one of the most heroic groups of American Soldiers in the War II.


Why did the African American patriots fight in the war?

Because their slave owners promised them that if the south wins, then the slaves would be able to get land, freedom and so on. Or the slaves were adjusted to their lifestyle and did not want to change it. They thought that the life they had was fine as is.


Did African-Americans fight in World War 1?

There were close to 1 million African American soldiers that fought with the allied troops during World War II. Prior to 1941 African Americans were deemed unfit for war and were not allowed to fight on the front lines.

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Why did some african americans not want to fight in the spanish american war?

cause thir dumb


Why did the Americans want African American to fight with them?

Because they wanted to live on their territories and enslave black people


What did the UNIA fight for?

Promote African American Pride


What did african american leaders do to fight discrimination?

African Americans joined the Labor Unions.


What did some African - American leaders do to fight discrimination?

African American workers joined Labor Unions.


Why did African American fight for and against independence from great Britain?

how the american colonist eork together against great britian to fight for independence


How did African American Patriots fight in war?

so they can help their country


What side did African fight for in the American revolution?

They fought both sides


Why did Frederick Douglass Think it was important for African Americans to fight in the war?

He didn't want them to fight at first. But then he realized he needed the most people he could get to fight the British so he let them fight. Plus the British promised the African Americans their freedom if they fought with them. So there's another reason he wanted them.


What type of government do you think the American did not want?

The type of government that the Americans did want was a african american because by the time slavery ended african american were free but not treated fairly.


Who was john chavis howe?

He was the first African American to fight in the revolutionary war.


What did the web do?

Web Dubois urged the African American to fight segregation in the country.