American Indians and African Americans of the American Revolution – Through Primary Sources

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When the American Revolution began| thousands of people rushed to join the fighton both sides. For many| choosing which side to fight for was difficult. Half a million black slaves lived in the thirteen colonies. About 200|000 American Indians lived on lands east of the Mississippi River. Both groups had much to gain| or lose| depending on which side won the war. Should they support the Americans fighting for independence| or support the British cause? This book explores through primary sources the amazing stories of African Americans and American Indians during the American Revolution.