African Americans in American Revolutionary War

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The American Revolutionary War lasted from:

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1776-1783

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Approximately how many African American soldiers fought for the American army?

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5,000

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Although slaves were not allowed in the Continental Army, many people ignored this rule.

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True

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At the Continental Congress, they ordered that ONLY __________ men were allowed to join the army.

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Free

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To white Americans the war meant freedom in a _______ sense rather than being held in slavery.

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political and economic

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Why did the Americans wait until late in the war to allow black men to fight in the war?

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The Continental army was desperate for more men to enlist.

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Both sides offered slaves their ___________ if they joined their armies.

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freedom

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African Americans favored which side during the American Revolution?

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Both sides

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Most slaves gained their freedom after the American Revolution was over

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False

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African Americans were actually fighting for _________, and did not care what side won the war.

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freedom