The Crisis of British
What war began in 1754 in North America and later became known in Europe as the Seven Years’ War?
The French and Indian War.
What document claimed “all men are created equal” but ignored slavery?
The Declaration of Independence.
What new U.S. city did Benjamin Banneker help survey?
He became a member of the survey commission for Washington, D.C.. This made him the first Black civilian employee of the U.S. government.
Who was Lord Dunmore and why was his 1775 proclamation so important for enslaved African Americans?
He was the royal governor of Virginia who promised freedom to enslaved people who joined the British army, encouraging thousands to escape and fight for their liberty.
How did African Americans participation in the Patriot cause influence the movement toward emancipation in the North?
Their service and sacrifices encouraged northern legislatures to pass immediate or gradual abolition laws starting in the late 1770s.
What two major territories did Britain gain from France as a result of their victory?
Canada and the Ohio River Valley.
What is the name of the figure who was killed in the Boston Massacre and became a symbol of Black patriotism and sacrifice for freedom?
Crispus Attucks
An almanac predicting th positions of the sun, moon, and constellations.
Why did African Americans fight on both sides during the Revolutionary War?
They chose the side - British or Patriot - that gave them the best chance at freedom, showing their main loyalty was to the principle of liberty.
Which religious group spearheaded the earliest organized opposition to slavery, and who were two of its leading voices?
The Quakers (Society of Friends); John Woolman and Anthony Benezet.
What two major territories did Britain gain from France as a result of their victory?
Canada and the Ohio River Valley.
Why was there a contradiction between the Revolution’s message and slavery?
Colonists demanded liberty from Britain but kept enslaving African Americans.
What item did Banneker send Thomas Jefferson?
A copy of his almanac to refute Jefferson's claim?
Who's one famous African American Patriot we discussed that fought at Bunker Hill and why is he remembered?
Salem Poor: Fought bravely and was officially commended for his heroism during the battle.
What impact did the revolution have on the number of enslaved people who escaped or were manumitted?
About 100,000 escaped during the war, and many more were freed by masters
What 1763 ruling forbade colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains?
The Proclamation of 1763.
How did African Americans respond to Revolutionary ideas?
They wrote petitions, spoke out, and said those ideas should apply to them too.
What mechanical object did Banneker build?
A clock
How did George Washington's policy toward Black soldiers change during the war?
He first banned their enlistment, but after Lord Dunmore's Proclamation and British recruitment efforts, he allowed Black reenlistment and eventually accepted them into integrated regiments.
How did life change for many African Americans in the Chesapeake after the revolution?
Which global regions, besides North America, became battlefields in this “great struggle for empire”?
Europe, India, Africa, and the Caribbean.
What year did slaves marched through Charleston?
1766
Which founding document did Banneker quote:?
Jefferson's commitment to the biblical statement that God created "us all of one flesh" and Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence
What happened to many Black Loyalists after the war ended?
About 20,000 left with the British, resettling in places like Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone, continuing their search for freedom even after the revolution.
What challenges did newly freed African Americans face despite gaining their freedom?
Poverty, job discrimination, social prejudice