Billy Lee
What name was given to Billy Lee by Washington?
William Lee
What does "Mulatto" mean?
To have an African parent and a white parent
Why did enslaved people run away?
Because the British offered them freedom. (However, they were forced to work.)
How old was Washington when he first owned enslaved people?
11 years old
Where did Billy remain after the Revolutionary War?
Mount Vernon
How old was Billy Lee when Washington bought him?
14 years old
Who was Sambo Anderson?
A runaway enslaved person who claimed to be the son of an African king.
What was another purpose of hunting?
It allowed Washington to observe his property.
What was Washington's job?
Surveyor
Why could Billy Lee no longer assist Washington?
He fell twice, severely injuring both knees.
What was Billy Lee's job?
Define pattyrollers.
Whites who punished enslaved people wandering without a pass
How did enslaved people subtly resist?
They didn't work hard, care, and sometimes even stole.
T/F Washington refused to have non-white soldiers.
False; enslaved people fought as well
What happened to Billy Lee when Washington died?
He was freed and given a pension.
Who was Billy Lee's brother?
Frank Lee
When did the Revolutionary War officially end?
1783
In his last will and testament, what did George Washington "give" to Billy Lee?
Immediate freedom
When did Washington die?
December 1799
What did Billy Lee do once he couldn't walk?
He made shoes.
How is Billy Lee described?
Short, compact, and powerfully built
When did Washington take command of the Continental Army?
July 1775
When did Billy Lee die?
1810 or 1828
When was Washington inaugurated?
April 30, 1789
When did Washington buy Billy Lee?
1767