Answering the Cry for Freedom

By Gretchen Woelfle, R Gregory Christie (Illustrator)

Thirteen African-Americans fight for freedom during the Revolutionary War, challenging oppression and shaping history.

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Explore the untold stories of thirteen African-Americans who defied oppression during the Revolutionary War. From soldiers to writers, these individuals joined armies, preached against slavery, and founded new communities. Meet Boston King, Phillis Wheatley, and others who bravely answered the call for freedom. Their choices not only impacted their era but continue to resonate today. Discover how their courage and determination helped shape a nation still grappling with its ideals of liberty and justice.

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Uncover the lives of thirteen African-Americans who fought during the Revolutionary War.

Even as American Patriots fought for independence from British rule during the Revolutionary War, oppressive conditions remained in place for the thousands of enslaved and free African Americans living in this country. But African Americans took up their own fight for freedom by joining the British and American armies; preaching, speaking out, and writing about the evils of slavery; and establishing settlements in Nova Scotia and Africa. The thirteen stories featured in this collection spotlight charismatic individuals who answered the cry for freedom, focusing on the choices they made and how they changed America both then and now. These individuals include: Boston King, Agrippa Hull, James Armistead Lafayette, Phillis Wheatley, Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman, Prince Hall, Mary Perth, Ona Judge, Sally Hemings, Paul Cuffe, John Kizell, Richard Allen, and Jarena Lee. Includes individual bibliographies and timelines, author note, and source notes.

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