BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America
Ben Franklin's World
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Fleeing Bondage: The Struggles and Strategies of Enslaved Women During the Revolution
This chapter delves into the perilous attempts of enslaved women to escape during the turmoil of the American Revolution, emphasizing the dual nature of war as both an opportunity and a challenge. It highlights the significance of kinship in these escape efforts and the harsh realities faced after seeking freedom, including the risks of survival within British territories.
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