African Americans in the Revolutionary War
During the revolutionary war many African Americans contributed to make it a success for the people of the United States. Many of the African Americans who enlisted in the war, people don't know the name of which is why the following people are listed.Some of the people who joined the Continental army were Mercenarys and only joined for money.
William Flora
William Flora: Hailed as the hero of the
Battle of Great Bridge, William Flora was a free African American who
fought on the Patriot side during the Revolutionary War. Durng his time in battle, he ripped the planks off the bridge, and while he was haevily fired at, he continued to rip the planks off. After the war, he started a small business and earned a little money.
Battle of Great Bridge, William Flora was a free African American who
fought on the Patriot side during the Revolutionary War. Durng his time in battle, he ripped the planks off the bridge, and while he was haevily fired at, he continued to rip the planks off. After the war, he started a small business and earned a little money.
James Armistead
James Armistead: James Armistead was a slave of William Armistead, and was used as a substitute for army service during the war. In 1781, he offered to spy on the British by using espionage, and applied to American General Marquis de Lafayette. He was accepted then went into the field, where the British general ,Lord Cornwallis, gained confidence. He then began informing the Americans about the movement of the British movements. Many people today think of him as the world's first double agent. His helpful information helped the Americans win the Battle of Yorktown. In 1786 he petitioned the Virginia assembly and they granted him his freedom.
Agrippa Hull
Agrippa Hull joined the patriot cause of his own choosing and served the duration of the Revolutionary War.Agrippa Hull was born free in 1759, and at the age of six was brought to Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Colonial army in 1777, and served for the duration of the war as an orderly to General John Patterson.
Salem Poor
Salem Poor: some called him brave and gallant
because during the Battle of Bunker HillAfrican Americans suffered more than 1000 deaths. Salem Poor performed so well that 14 officers sent a petition to the Massachusetts legislature, saying that he fought like an experienced officer and should be rewarded. He was born a slave in the 1740s but managed to buy his freedom in 1769 with 27 pounds. Later in his life he married a free African American woman named Nancy and had a son. In 1775,however, he left his family behind to fight.
because during the Battle of Bunker HillAfrican Americans suffered more than 1000 deaths. Salem Poor performed so well that 14 officers sent a petition to the Massachusetts legislature, saying that he fought like an experienced officer and should be rewarded. He was born a slave in the 1740s but managed to buy his freedom in 1769 with 27 pounds. Later in his life he married a free African American woman named Nancy and had a son. In 1775,however, he left his family behind to fight.