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Running Head: AFRICAN AMERICANS CONTRIBUTION 1

AFRICAN AMERICANS’ ROLE ON THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OUTLINE

November 10, 2020

AFRICAN AMERICANS’ ROLE ON THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION OUTLINE

Thesis Statement: African Americans’ role during the revolution highly determined the outcome of the revolution.

INTRODUCTION:

• Giving a general view of the topic which includes the main groups of people who were involved during this period.

• I will also explain the main role of African Americans during this period of time.

BODY:

Topic 1: The reason why the revolution occurred.

• I will begin by explaining why Americans felt that they needed a revolution. I will use the following sources so that to give more information. One of the main reasons that will be explored is industrialization in the country and how the British influenced them negatively. An example it the increase of the taxation rates which reduced the income that was made by the industry owners.

1. Primary source: Commission signed by John Hancock retrieved from library of congress. (https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/tr00.html#wash). This document was written in the year 1775. By the leader of revolutionary war in Virginia’ frontier forces. This document contained very crucial information which pointed out that the independent had been declared on July 4th.

2. Secondary source: Article: United States history: American Revolution. (Retrieved From: https://www.britannica.com/event/American-Revolution).

The article was written by Wallace in the year 2020. It points out some of the factors that contributed to the need for evolution. According to the document, the sea power was vital in determining the direction of war. The French used the Sea to send small numbers of fighters who combined with the African Americans to fight the British. Its details will be vital for the project.

Topic 2: How the African Americans were involved in the revolution.

• At this point, I will evaluate the reasons why the African Americans took part in the war despite of the fact that they were enslaved by both Americans and the British. One of the main example of the necessity was that a large number of fighters were needed for the war.

1. Primary source: Documenting runaway slaves. (Retrieved from: http://runawayslaves.usm.edu). This is a letter that was written by a slave owner giving a reward to anyone who will have details on the slaves. This was the period when some of the African Americans started escaping from their masters so that to join the British army after being promised freedom. Others joined the American side as they felt that is was at a better position to win the fight. Its details will be important for my thesis as it captures actual details that happened during that period of time.

2. Secondary source: Slavery, the American and the Constitution (Retrieved from: https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/active_learning/explorations/revolution/revolution_slavery.cfm). This journal explains how the slaves were involved in the war. An example, some were given the responsibilities of driving the carts, others cooked for the fighters while others were used as spies so that to assess the steps taken by the British side. Some of the regions where the African Americans were involved in the war include Bunker Hill and Lexington. However, the congress decided not involve the slaves in the war in the year 1775. It will be important for the thesis as it provides detailed information on the activities that were allocated to the African Americans during the war.

Topic 3: Achievements of African Americans from the revolution

• Both sides had given freedom promises to the African Americans. This session will highlight whether they benefited from their role during the revolution.

Secondary Source: The Impact of the Revolution on Slavery (Retrieved from: https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/active_learning/explorations/revolution/revolution_slavery.cfm). This document explains several events that followed the revolution. Several slaves who took part in the war were set free. Some of the regions here the slaves benefited were South Carolina and Georgia. However, the royal governor of Virginia threated to take away the rights of the slaves. It has also explained the changes in slavery that followed the revolution which is key to my thesis.

CONCLUSION: This session will be used to give an overview of all the achievements of the revolution because of the activities carried by African Americans. The listed regions shows direct contributions of the African Americans in the war. However, this did not mean that the revolution meant the end of slavery as some still remained as slaves as others attained their freedom. It will highlight the benefits for both Americans and the British.