Lecture on African Americans during the American Revolution

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts discussed in the lecture about African Americans during the American Revolution.

Natural Rights

Fundamental rights inherent to all humans, not granted by any government.

Dunmore's Proclamation

A 1775 declaration by Lord Dunmore offering freedom to enslaved people who joined the British Army.

Guerrilla Warfare

A form of irregular warfare in which small groups use tactics like ambushes and surprise attacks.

Black Patriots

African American soldiers who fought for American independence during the Revolutionary War.

Everyday Resistance

Subtle forms of protest by enslaved people, such as feigning illness or breaking tools, to undermine their owners.

Stono Rebellion

A 1739 slave rebellion in South Carolina that was one of the largest and most significant in colonial America.

Quakers

A religious group known for their pacifism and abolitionist stance against slavery.

Abolitionist

A person advocating for the end of slavery.

Ethiopian Regiment

A unit of armed Black soldiers that served in the British Army during the American Revolution.

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