BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America
Ben Franklin's World
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Exploring Self-Emancipation: Women and Escape during Revolutionary and Civil Wars
This chapter delves into the self-emancipation of African American women during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, highlighting their pursuit of freedom amidst wartime chaos. It emphasizes their resilience as they formed supportive communities and navigated towards safety, with significant migrations to Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone.
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