In "Colored Patriots of the American Revolution;" William Cooper Nell documents the important and oft-forgotten contributions of black Americans who fought during the Revolutionary War. While most history books focus on white heroes such as George Washington; Paul Revere; and Ethan Allen; "Colored Patriots" focuses on the black Americans who fought bravely and heroically for freedom and independence in the American Revolution. When the Revolution started; the American colonies had a population of about two and a half million people; one fifth of whom were black; mostly slaves. The courage and bravery demonstrated by blacks during the Revolution influenced legal decisions in the northern states to abolish slavery; leading to freedom for about 60;000 slaves. Yet for the most part; acts of heroism and the contributions of blacks during the Revolution either went unrecorded or were not widely publicized. "Colored Patriots of the American Revolution" is organized by state; with many historical names mentioned and an account given of the African American involvement state-by-state.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. American History And The UndergroundBy Sam CartwrightThis book was foundational to taking a trip to Iowa to check out our family history and their involvement in the Underground Railroad. Great reading for those interested in the Civil War and the slave issues.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great research and interesting stories about the little known history ...By mmcbGreat research and interesting stories about the little known history of southern Iowa involvement with the Underground Railroad and Iowa influence in leading to the civil war.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good read to learn more about Iowa's role in the Underground RR.By Michael N.This book was an enjoyable read with many personal stories that made this book far better than a typical dry history lesson.
