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Post-Revolutionary Fate of Black Loyalists: An In-Depth Analysis

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Introduction

In 1775, the American colonists revolted against the British which led to unforeseen

repercussions for enslaved individuals in the colony states. Black people enlisted to fight for

both sides of the Revolutionary War. However, both sides were in desperate need of soldiers

which prompted the Earl of Dunmore, the Governor of Virginia, to make a proclamation. The

proclamation promised complete freedom to any willing slave ready to fight against the rebel

states

. White colonists took different positions on whom to support during the Revolution.

Wealth, land, and prosperity were the main determinants of joining the war for the White

colonists. For the blacks, the promise of freedom was the major motivating factor

. However,

the British promise of freedom was not for humanitarian reasons since most of them were

owned slaves and had no intention of letting them go. The main reason for offering freedom

was purely a military strategy.

Motivations, Extent of Fighting, Perspectives and Life after War

The Black soldiers who pledged their allegiance to the British Crown did not do it out

of loyalty, but to gain freedom and pursue the illusion of justice and equality. It would be

unfair to compare the patriots fight for freedom to Black loyalists struggle. According to the

memoirs of Boston King

, the slaves endured great suffering. As such, the Black Loyalists

fought for personal freedom and independence and to some extent for other slaves in their

situation. On the other hand, the Patriots were mainly concerned with independence that

guaranteed their prosperity and sovereignty.

Klein, Christopher. “The Ex-Slaves Who Fought with the British,” https://www.history.com/news/the-ex-

slaves-who-fought-with-the-british. (May 24, 2016)

Roos, Dave. “Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution,”

https://history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/black-loyalists-fought-american-revolution.htm. (June 30,

2017)

“I Began to Feel the Happiness, Liberty, of Which I Knew Nothing Before,”

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6615

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An Analysis of the Black Loyalists Fate after the Revolutionary War Student’s Name Instructor Course Name Block Name Date Surname 1 Introduction In 1775, the American colonists revolted against the British which led to unforeseen repercussions for enslaved individuals in the colony states. Black people enlisted to fight for both sides of the Revolutionary War. However, both sides were in desperate need of soldiers which prompted the Earl of Dunmore, the Governor of Virginia, to make a proclamation. The proclamation promised complete freedom to any willing slave ready to fight against the rebel states1. White colonists took different positions on whom to support during the Revolution. Wealth, land, and prosperity were the main determinants of joining the war for the White colonists. For the blacks, the promise of freedom was the major motivating factor2. However, the British promise of freedom was not for humanitarian reasons since most of them were owned slaves and had no intention of letting them go. The main reason for offering freedom was purely a military strategy. Motivations, Extent of Fighting, Perspectives and Life after War The Black soldiers who pledged their allegiance to the British Crown did not do it out of loyalty, but to gain freedom and pursue the illusion of justice and equality. It would be unfair to compare the patriots fight for freedom to Black loyalists struggle. According to the memoirs of Boston King3, the slaves endured great suffering. As such ...
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