EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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money
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land
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goods and services
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freedom
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Detailed explanation-1: -African-Americans fought for both sides, providing manpower to both the British and the revolutionaries. Their actions during the war were often decided by what they believed would best help them throw off the shackles of slavery. Most believed that victory by the British would lead to the end of slavery.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many enslaved men who fought in the war gained freedom, but others did not. Some owners reneged on their promises to free them after their service in the military. Some African American descendants of Revolutionary war veterans have documented their lineage.
Detailed explanation-3: -African Americans In The Civil War summary: African-Americans served in the in the Civil War on both the Union and Confederate side. In the Union army, over 179, 000 African American men served in over 160 units, as well as more serving in the Navy and in support positions.
Detailed explanation-4: -During the American Revolution African American men, both enslaved and free fought in the Continental Army. Black soldiers served in mostly integrated units at this time.