An environmental cause of the American Revolution included the treatment of African slaves which sparked their revolt and their fight against Britain.
Slavery was a big issue in the South of the colonies. African Americans were treated as if they were animals, however in the American revolution the Black people fought in order to get freedom. This was in large part due to Lord Dumore’s promises of freedom to slaves who fought in the Revolutionary War. Due to this many slaves from the south took advantage of the opportunity and ran away or fought in the war. In addition, some other Africans were so desperate for liberty that they went against their own country in order to find freedom (Digital History). The increase of soldiers due to the promised freedom Africans would received did help the Americans in battle, but they were simply overpowered by Britain’s advanced artillery.
Slavery was a big issue in the South of the colonies. African Americans were treated as if they were animals, however in the American revolution the Black people fought in order to get freedom. This was in large part due to Lord Dumore’s promises of freedom to slaves who fought in the Revolutionary War. Due to this many slaves from the south took advantage of the opportunity and ran away or fought in the war. In addition, some other Africans were so desperate for liberty that they went against their own country in order to find freedom (Digital History). The increase of soldiers due to the promised freedom Africans would received did help the Americans in battle, but they were simply overpowered by Britain’s advanced artillery.
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