Enslaved African Americans in the Revolution | Early US History for Kids

At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play and what legacy did they leave? history.org is a collaborative project developed by leading history museums and civics education organizations, powered by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. To find out more, visit https://history.org/