The Black Soldier

As the Revolution began in the 13 American Colonies in the late 1770s. The British were badly outnumbered, when  in desperation they promised freedom to any Slave of a Rebel who fought the Americans on their behalf.The response was greater than they could have imagined. As many as 30,000 Slaves escaped to British lines.Working as Soldiers, labourers, pilots, cooks an musicians. They were a major part of the unsucessful British war effort. As defeat became inevitable, these free Blacks were evacvated to Nova Scotia Canada with other Loyalists. But their hope for promised land never arrived. Ther land was never granted, and most were reduced to a position not so different from Slavery. They were dependent on the small wages they receved for manual Labour. In the end most chose to seek a new life in Serra LeoneWest Africa,away from the cold land where they had experience so much prejudice. This was part of the story of the Black Loyalists.

During the American Revolution the Black Soldier fought on Both sides. Every since the Black Slave set foot on Amrican soil , every war every conflict, the Black Soldier has been involved. America Has always depended on the Black Soldier.

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Ken Hagler.

P.O BOX 702512

DALLAS, TX.75370- 2512.

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