African Americans in the Revolutionary War Audiobook Libro.fm

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At first neither George Washington nor the Continental Congress approved of enlisting African Americans in the new army Nevertheless Black menboth slave and freefilled the ranks and served in all of the early battles Black sailors also saw action in every major naval battle of the Revolution including members of John Paul Joness crew aboard the Bonhomme Richard At least thirteen Black Americans served in the newly formed US Marine Corps during the war

Bravery among African Americans was commonplace as recognized by their commanders and state governments and their bravery is recorded here in the stories of citizen Crispus Attucks at the Boston Massacre militiaman Price Esterbrook at Lexington Green soldier Salem Poor at Bunker Hill and marine John Martin aboard the brig Reprisal

As interest in colonial history enjoys renewed popularity due to works like Hamilton and the issues of prejudice and discrimination remain at the forefront of our times African Americans in the Revolutionary War offers an invaluable perspective on a crucial topic that touches the lives of Americans of every color and background