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African Americans in the Revolutionary War Word Scramble

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In this game about African Americans in the Revolutionary War, players will have the opportunity to learn about the important roles that African Americans played during this pivotal time in history.

  • Players will unscramble key vocabulary terms related to African American contributions in the Revolutionary War.
  • Learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by African Americans during this time period.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Crispus Attucks
Crispus Attucks, an African American sailor, was the first person killed in the Boston Massacre, which became a symbol of African American resistance against British tyranny.
Peter Salem
Peter Salem, a free African American, fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he was credited with shooting the British officer Major John Pitcairn.
Salem Poor
Salem Poor, an African American soldier, distinguished himself at the Battle of Breed's Hill (Bunker Hill) in 1775, leading to a petition for his bravery to the Massachusetts legislature.
Prince Hall
Prince Hall, a free African American and prominent abolitionist, was instrumental in the establishment of the African Lodge No. 1, the first Black Masonic Lodge in America.
James Armistead Lafayette
James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved African American, served as a spy during the Revolutionary War, providing crucial intelligence to the Continental Army and earning his freedom.
Lemuel Haynes
Lemuel Haynes, an African American preacher and soldier, fought in the Revolutionary War and later became one of the first ordained African American ministers in the United States.
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley, an African American poet and slave, gained recognition for her poetry, becoming the first published African American female author in the United States.
Black Loyalists
Black Loyalists were African Americans who sided with the British during the Revolutionary War, seeking freedom and protection in exchange for their service.
Black Patriots
Black Patriots were African Americans who fought for the American cause during the Revolutionary War, despite facing discrimination and unequal treatment.
Continental Army
The Continental Army, led by General George Washington, was the main army of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, including African American soldiers.

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