Lanning Michael L.
Lanning Michael L. - African Americans In The Revolutionary War - Paperback
Lanning Michael L. - African Americans In The Revolutionary War - Paperback
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Description: At first neither George Washington nor the Continental Congress approved of enlisting African Americans in the new army. Nevertheless Black men - both slave and free - filled the ranks and served in all of the early battles. Black sailors also saw action in every major naval battle of the Revolution including members of John Paul Jones's crew aboard the Bonhomme Richard. At least thirteen black Americans served in the newly formed U. S. Marine Corps during the war. ravery among African Americans was commonplace as recognized by their commanders and state governments and their bravery is recorded here in the stories of citizen Crispus Attucks at the Boston Massacre; militiaman Price Esterbrook at Lexington Green; soldier Salem Poor at Bunker Hill; and marine John Martin aboard the brig Reprisal. As interest in colonial history enjoys renewed popularity due to works like Hamilton and the issues of prejudice and discrimination remain at the forefront of our times African Americans in the Revolutionary War offers an invaluable perspective on a crucial topic that touches the lives of Americans of every color and background.
Title: African Americans In The Revolutionary War
Author(s): Lanning Michael L.
Publisher: Citadel Press Inc. U. S.
Barcode: 9780806541167
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 11/30/2021
Category: History
Description: At first neither George Washington nor the Continental Congress approved of enlisting African Americans in the new army. Nevertheless Black men - both slave and free - filled the ranks and served in all of the early battles. Black sailors also saw action in every major naval battle of the Revolution including members of John Paul Jones's crew aboard the Bonhomme Richard. At least thirteen black Americans served in the newly formed U. S. Marine Corps during the war. ravery among African Americans was commonplace as recognized by their commanders and state governments and their bravery is recorded here in the stories of citizen Crispus Attucks at the Boston Massacre; militiaman Price Esterbrook at Lexington Green; soldier Salem Poor at Bunker Hill; and marine John Martin aboard the brig Reprisal. As interest in colonial history enjoys renewed popularity due to works like Hamilton and the issues of prejudice and discrimination remain at the forefront of our times African Americans in the Revolutionary War offers an invaluable perspective on a crucial topic that touches the lives of Americans of every color and background.
Title: African Americans In The Revolutionary War
Author(s): Lanning Michael L.
Publisher: Citadel Press Inc. U. S.
Barcode: 9780806541167
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 11/30/2021
Category: History
