African American History 1, chi 4 Review: The expectations of African Americans in the

war for Independence.

1. Great Britain fought a series of wars from 1689 to 1763 that caused the country to neglect her colonies
in America. Which war was the only one fought on American soil?
French and Indian War

2. At the end of the 7 Years War, territories in America changed hands. Which ones were they and who
now owned each?
Spain was forced to give up Spain
Louisiana was given to Spain
Proclamation of 1763 forbid British colonist from moving into western land

3. At the end of the French and Indian War, Britain issued a law that really angered their colonists here.
What was the law called, and what did it decree?
Quartering Act – forced colonist to feed and house British soldiers
Tea Act – forced colonist to buy British tea

4. In 1765 Great Britain began a series of taxations on the American colonies that would caused their
colonists to protest & boycott British products, and later rebel against British rule.
Who was the first American killed by British soldiers during one such protest? Crispus Attacks
What was this killing of Americans called and how many besides Attucks were killed? Boston Massacre,
5 people were killed

5. The American colonists soon declared their independence from Great Britain. Benjamin Franklin is
one of three writers of the Declaration of Independence. What are the names of the other two writers?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams

6. Which of the two writers in question 5 also wrote extensively on the “inferiority” of Black people?
John Adams

7. In the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, a clause appeared related to slavery, which did not
appear in the final draft. What was it?
1st draft was recommended to end the Atlantic Slave Trade

8. African Americans viewed the colonists efforts to gain independence in a positive manner, even though
they were excluded from any “freedom” gained from England. Why?
Felt that they too had this right for human equality

9. What is the name of a black “enlightenment thinker who responded to Thomas Jefferson’s assertion
that Blacks were intellectually and emotionally inferior to white people?
How was he “qualified” to respond to Jefferson?
Benjamin Benneker – clock maker, mathematician, astronomer, published Almanac

10. Why did George Washington in 1775 ban the re-enlistment of Black soldiers in the Continental army?
 Because southern colonist were against it

11. What three reason were given for the ban in question 10?
-blacks would leave masters without permission
-white people (south) feared it would endanger the social order
-felt blacks were too cowardly to make good soliders

12. In Low country, slave masters did not permit their slaves to fight for their country. Who soon coerced
slaves to fight and on which side?
British

13. Who were: A “loyalists? B. “patriots” in the American. Revolution?

A – people who favored staying with England and supported England during the war
B – patriots – Americans who favored independence mostly in New England

14. With regard to their support, there were more black _____________ than ______________ during
the Revolution. (In reference to the 2 groups in qs. 13)

15. Why did George Washington change his mind and allow blacks to fight for their country?

What statement did he make to convict fellow colonial leaders?

Success will depend on which side can arm the Negro faster”

16. What promise did colonial leaders make to slaves in the Chesapeake and in many Northern colonies?
Master’s would manumitted their slaves

17. The movement to end slavery in America ramped up its activity during and immediately following the
Revolution. What group was responsible for heading up this activity?
The Quakers

18. Which state tried to re-neg on its promise to free slaves that fought for America in the Revolution?
Virginia How was it resolved? Legislature forced them to keep promise and free slaves who
fought in war

19. What could freed Blacks do to make a living after the Revolution?
Slaves who were freed hired their time out

20. What did most Northern states agree to do after the Revolution had ended?
Free slaves