challenges African Americans faced after the Revolutionary War
Discipline: Sociology
Type of Paper: Essay (any type)
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 1-2)
Paper Format: MLA
Question
Description
In this activity, you will be asked to reflect further on the challenges African Americans faced after the Revolutionary War, which is depicted in the interactive story, The Evacuation of New York.
After you have reviewed the feature and chapter, respond to the related questions.
In addition, you can also use the following primary sources to support your response.
https://novascotia.ca/archives/Africanns/BN.asp
https://www.usconstitution.net/const.pdf
http://blackloyalist.info/event/display/151
Essay Question: At the end of the Revolutionary War, American colonists were faced with the task of building a united country. Despite having come together to defeat the British, the colonies were incredibly diverse and divided over a number of issues, including slavery and the place of African Americans in the new nation.
What divisions in the colonies emerged over the issue of slavery and the slave trade? How did the founding fathers address slavery in the Constitution? What challenges did free African Americans face in post-Revolutionary America?
Guidelines: Answer the question in approximately 2–3 paragraphs or between 400 and 600 words. Follow any additional guidelines from your instructor in terms of content, length, and formatting.
