ADS Chapter 4 #12-25
Why did many Quakers take the lead in abolitionism?
Quaker ideology had long stressed principles of brotherhood and nonviolence.
How many African American slaves escaped from their masters during the War for Independence?
100,000
What factor led to the abolition of slavery in the North?
Slave rebellions compelled northern whites to abolish slavery.
Where did the Patriot recruitment policy change most quickly?
New England
Why did most whites not want blacks to enlist in the army?
They thought that blacks were too cowardly to fight.
Which of the following statements is true of Lord Dunmore's proclamation in November 1775?
Dunmore promised to free slaves who fought for the British army
Which of the following persons was a Quaker antislavery organizer?
Benjamin Lay
For what is Benjamin Banneker well known?
He was the first black civilian employee of the American government.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the role blacks played in the Patriot cause during the Revolution?
All 13 states initially forbade blacks from serving in their armies.
How did Banneker attempt to change Jefferson's ideas about black people?
He sent Jefferson a copy of his almanac and debated racial theories with him.
What limitation did blacks encounter after the Revolution?
They faced economic difficulties and barriers to training and skilled job entry.
Which of the following statements best describes African Americans' actions during the American Revolution?
They fought for the side that offered them their best chance at freedom.
In exchange for hiring their own time, what did African American slaves need to give to their masters?
a large percentage of their wages
Why did some African Americans after the War for Independence rename themselves Brown, Guinea, Africa, and Coal?
pride in their African ancestry
