Question

What was the African Americans role during the revolutionary war?

Answer 1

Black African Americans slaves served in the State Navy. They also served as gunners and sailors. They got there freedom if they served faithfully in the Revolutionary War.

Answer 2

In Virginia alone, as many as 150 black men, many of them slaves, served in the state navy. After the war, the legislature granted several of these men their freedom as a reward for faithful service. African Americans also served as gunners, sailors on privateers and in the Continental Navy during the Revolution