BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America
Ben Franklin's World
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Hypothetical Impacts of Freedom Proclamations in Revolutionary America
This chapter examines a hypothetical scenario in which the Continental Army proclaims freedom for enslaved individuals who join the fight against Britain. It analyzes the potential effects on the Revolutionary War and highlights ongoing research into the experiences of Southern Black women during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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