BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America
Ben Franklin's World
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Escaping Bondage: Networks and Strategies in Revolutionary America
This chapter investigates the informal networks that aided enslaved individuals in their escapes during the Revolutionary War, contrasting them with the more structured Underground Railroad of later periods. It highlights the importance of kinship, community support, and critical historical events like Dunmore's Proclamation in shaping the paths to freedom. Through personal stories and the examination of women's experiences, the chapter illuminates the complex dynamics and risks involved in the pursuit of liberty amid wartime turmoil.
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