African-Americans in the Revolutionary War

Amy Johnson Crow discusses the role of African-Americans in the Revolutionary War, highlighting their contributions on both the American and British sides. She introduces the Patriots of Color database, a resource for researching African-Americans who served or aided the Patriot cause. The database, led by Dr. Henry Lewis Gates and Jane Alses, helps identify individuals despite challenges in historical records. Crow provides a guide on using the database and emphasizes the importance of resources and bibliography in research. The session concludes with information about the next livestream on archives.com.

What is the main focus of the video presented by Amy Johnson Crow?

• The economic consequences of the Revolutionary War

• The role of women in the Revolutionary War

• Patriots of color: African-Americans in the Revolutionary War

• The impact of European allies in the Revolutionary War

Approximately how many African-Americans served on the American side during the Revolutionary War?

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 3,000

• 1,000

What promise did some British commanders make to slaves during the Revolutionary War?

• Land ownership

• Freedom if they joined the British forces

• A position in the British Parliament

• Financial compensation

What percentage of soldiers at the Battle of Bunker Hill were African-American?

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

• 1%

What roles did African-Americans play in aiding the Patriot cause besides serving as soldiers?

• Diplomats and negotiators

• Laborers, scouts, and guides

• Shipbuilders and architects

• Politicians and lawmakers

What is the 'Patriots of Color' database?

• A database of African-Americans who served or aided the Patriot cause

• A record of British commanders during the war

• A collection of Revolutionary War artifacts

• A list of all battles in the Revolutionary War

Who led the research for the 'Patriots of Color' database?

• Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

• Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Dr. Henry Lewis Gates and Jane alses

What does a 'verified' record in the 'Patriots of Color' database indicate?

• The person received a medal of honor

• The person was a famous historical figure

• The person's service and complexion were confirmed

• The person was a British soldier

What additional search options are available in the 'Patriots of Color' database?

• Search by political affiliation

• Search by family lineage

• Search by service type and complexion description

• Search by battle location

Why is a good bibliography important according to Amy Johnson Crow?

• It provides entertainment

• It is a legal requirement for historical research

• It helps in finding more records and background information

• It is required for academic publishing