African Americans in the Revolutionary War
The new day that the black soldiers had fought so hard to attain was never realized. It did, however, cause some whites to question the institution of slavery. These whites came to see the contradictions in American thought as they applied to the rights of the black man. Unfortunately, these whites were far outnumbered by the whites that where blind to the inconsistencies in American ideologies and slavery. This white majority was able to justify these contradictions by maintaining that blacks were not a part of the socio-political community and therefore had no right to enjoy the freedom and equality gained in the War.
Their continued quest for freedom lead to more white and black contact. Even though the war failed to emancipate them, they began to experience a sense of distinct identity. This identity reflects the essential values of the Revolutionary War. The identity flourished into a collective sense of community. The construction of antonomous black churches played an integral role in creating the sense of community. Through the churches, the free African-Americans came to the understanding that they were to ones who best upheld the "revolutionary tradition" of social justice, equality, and most of all, freedom.
Their continued quest for freedom lead to more white and black contact. Even though the war failed to emancipate them, they began to experience a sense of distinct identity. This identity reflects the essential values of the Revolutionary War. The identity flourished into a collective sense of community. The construction of antonomous black churches played an integral role in creating the sense of community. Through the churches, the free African-Americans came to the understanding that they were to ones who best upheld the "revolutionary tradition" of social justice, equality, and most of all, freedom.
Salem Poor earned his place in history. during "the Battle of Charleston"-known today as the Battle of Bunker Hill. In this battle, African Americans suffered more than 1,000 casualties. At the Battle of Bunker Hill, Salem Poor performed so well that fourteen officers sent a petition to the Massachusetts legislature declaring that he behaved like an experienced officer, as well as an excellent soldier and added that "a reward was due to so great and distinguished a character."
How many African Americans served for the Americans?
A. 5,000
B. 500
C. 10,000
D. 500,000
What did they offer the Africans Americans?
A. Money
B. New Car
C. Freedom
D. Land
A. 5,000
B. 500
C. 10,000
D. 500,000
What did they offer the Africans Americans?
A. Money
B. New Car
C. Freedom
D. Land