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African Americans in the Revolutionary War Quiz

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In the game “African Americans in the Revolutionary War,” players will have the opportunity to test their knowledge on the important contributions made by African Americans during this pivotal time in history.

  • Players will learn about the role of African Americans in the war effort
  • Key figures and events will be highlighted throughout the game

Game Details: a quiz game with multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge. Race against the clock to answer as many as you can! Use spells wisely to help you along the way.

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  • Approximately 5,000 African Americans served as soldiers in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
  • Some African Americans served as spies, guides, and laborers for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
  • Crispus Attucks, an African American, was the first casualty of the American Revolution during the Boston Massacre.
  • Many African Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War were promised their freedom in exchange for their service.
  • Some African Americans who fought in the Revolutionary War were able to gain their freedom as a result of their service.
  • African Americans fought on both the American and British sides during the Revolutionary War.
  • The British offered freedom to enslaved African Americans who joined their side during the Revolutionary War.
  • African American soldiers faced discrimination and unequal treatment in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
  • Peter Salem, an African American soldier, fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and is credited with killing British Major John Pitcairn.
  • James Armistead Lafayette, an African American spy, provided crucial intelligence to the Continental Army that helped secure victory at the Battle of Yorktown.
  • Many African American soldiers fought bravely and with distinction during the Revolutionary War, despite facing discrimination and prejudice.
  • Prince Whipple, an African American enslaved man, served as General William Whipple's aide during the Revolutionary War and was present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Despite the promise of freedom, many African American soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War were not granted their freedom after the war ended.
  • African American women also played important roles during the Revolutionary War, serving as nurses, cooks, and laundresses for both the Continental Army and British forces.
  • Many African American soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War were veterans of earlier conflicts, such as the French and Indian War.
  • African American soldiers faced the risk of being captured and returned to slavery if they were captured by British forces during the Revolutionary War.
  • Some African American soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War were granted pensions or land grants for their service, while others struggled to receive compensation for their service.
  • Many African American soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War were from the northern states, where slavery was less common than in the southern states.
  • African American soldiers faced harsh conditions and inadequate supplies while serving in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
  • The contributions of African Americans to the American Revolution have often been overlooked or marginalized in historical accounts of the war.

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