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There were 20,000 Black slaves that served the British for their causes and 5,000 black slaves served the Continental Army.

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Many American black slaves sought their freedom during the revolution by?

Many American black slaves sought freedom by joining the troops fighting the Revolutionary War. Initially they joined by the Patriot and British causes. However, the Patriot Army stopped enlisting them in 1775 out of fear of armed revolt.


What ended slavery in the north?

Northern slavery began to end during the American Revolutionary War. British generals liberated slaves everywhere they fought, provided the slaves would agree to fight with them. This so diminished the slaves in the North, that many northern colonies enacted legislation, offering freedom if slaves fought on the colonists' side. A generation following the Revolutionary War, northern slavery ended for the most part based on fears of a rising black population, and economic reality.


Were African Americans slaves during the revolution?

During the American revolution, there were black slaves, black former slaves that had paid off their indenture, and free black people. However, the concept of the evil of slavery was a hot topic at the time. President Washington and others made moves to abandon slavery for the country. Too bad he never freed his own slaves . . .


Was there any kid slaves during the civil war?

yes,there were very many African American (black) child slaves working on plantations and more (mostly plantations) during the civil war


In 1870 former black male slaves obtained the right to vote but what about blacks who were not slaves prior to that year?

in 1870 black African American slaves was able to vote

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What side did the black groups choose during the revolutionary war?

Americans because the Americans said they'd free slaves who fought in the war after the war.


Where was the first black unit in the Revolutionary War?

There were no entire black units until the civil war. Although there were african-american slaves fighting along sides with their masters during battle.


How did the Revolutionary War affect slaves?

20 percent of Americans at the time of the Revolutionary War were black, and most of them were slaves. Slaves fought in the Revolutionary War with the intention of fighting for freedom. There was not much of a change for the slaves after the war because the South refused to cooperate. Slaves received freedom but the laws were not changed so the blacks were still not completely free.


Many American black slaves sought their freedom during the revolution by?

Many American black slaves sought freedom by joining the troops fighting the Revolutionary War. Initially they joined by the Patriot and British causes. However, the Patriot Army stopped enlisting them in 1775 out of fear of armed revolt.


Who won the independence during the interwar years?

black slaves


What ended slavery in the north?

Northern slavery began to end during the American Revolutionary War. British generals liberated slaves everywhere they fought, provided the slaves would agree to fight with them. This so diminished the slaves in the North, that many northern colonies enacted legislation, offering freedom if slaves fought on the colonists' side. A generation following the Revolutionary War, northern slavery ended for the most part based on fears of a rising black population, and economic reality.


Were there black slaves in France?

Yes, there were black slaves in France, particularly during the period of colonial expansion and the transatlantic slave trade. Slavery was legal in French colonies, such as in the Caribbean, where many black slaves were brought to work on plantations. Additionally, there were some instances of black slaves in mainland France as well.


Who supported the czar during 1905 to1917?

The revolutionary parties did not support the Tsar, and the Liberals were not too happy with him after he broke his promises about the October Manifesto. THe Black Hundreds and other such like people did support him however. I hope this is helpful :) let me know if it is ;)


How many slaves left with the British after the American Revolutionary War?

Estimates on the number of former Black slaves, African Americans, vary on this issue. One reliable source places the number of slaves leaving North America with the British at 3,000.


What did black soldiers do in Revolutionary War?

African Americans were involved in the Revolutionary War as soldiers and sailors. They fought for freedom. Both slaves and free African Americans joined the fight.


Were African Americans slaves during the revolution?

During the American revolution, there were black slaves, black former slaves that had paid off their indenture, and free black people. However, the concept of the evil of slavery was a hot topic at the time. President Washington and others made moves to abandon slavery for the country. Too bad he never freed his own slaves . . .


What happened to many black slaves who fled the British Army during the Revolutionary war?

Many Black slaves who fled the British Army during the American Revolutionary War sought freedom by joining British forces, which promised liberation in exchange for military service. However, after the war, many of these individuals faced uncertainty, as some were returned to their former owners or faced challenges in securing their freedom. Those who remained loyal to the British often relocated to Canada or other British territories, where they could find more stable conditions for their new lives. The war ultimately highlighted the complexities of freedom and loyalty for Black individuals during this tumultuous period.