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Oxford Aasc: African Americans in the Revoluionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
A great display of paintings along with commentary about ten African Americans who were involved in the Revolutionary War era.
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PBS

Africans in America: Revolution: Agrippa Hull, 1759 1838

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at Agrippa Hull, a free black who served as an orderly to officers in the Continental Army. From PBS.
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PBS

Pbs: Free Black Revolutionary Patriots

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes free African Americans who fought in the American Revolution. Also find related text: "Colin Powell on blacks fighting during the Revolutionary War," and a Teacher's Guide.
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Colorado College: African Americans in Early American Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes African American's military role in American Revolution.
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Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Manumission Petition for James Lafayette

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For what service during the American Revolution was James Lafayette awarded his freedom? Students investigate what events led to James Lafayette, a slave, winning his freedom.
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American revolution.org: The Revolution's Black Soldiers

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides extensive information on the African Americans who served in the Revolutionary War.
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Black Past

Black Past: Forten, James (1766 1842)

For Students 9th - 10th
An encyclopedia article about James Forten, a free black man, who fought in the Revolutionary War, and later became a supporter of abolition and suffrage.
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Black Past

Black Past: Poor, Salem (1747 1780)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this encyclopedia entry that recounts the participation of Salem Poor, a freed black man, who served in the Revolutionary War.
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Black Past

Black Past: Whipple, Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article, although brief, gives good information about Prince Whipple, a slave who fought in the Revolutionary War.