THE BLACK LOYALISTS.

  • Published In: Atlantic, 2025, v. 336, n. 5. P. 48 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lawler, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the experiences of African Americans, particularly Harry Washington, who fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War in hopes of gaining freedom from slavery. It details how thousands of enslaved individuals joined the British military, motivated by promises of emancipation, and formed the Ethiopian Regiment under Lord Dunmore's proclamation. Following the war, many Black Loyalists faced the threat of re-enslavement, leading to their migration to places like Nova Scotia and Sierra Leone, where they sought to establish new lives amidst ongoing challenges. The narrative highlights the complex dynamics of freedom, loyalty, and the struggle for rights among Black Americans during and after the Revolutionary War. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Atlantic. 2025/11, Vol. 336, Issue 5, p48
  • Document Type:Nonfiction Work
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1072-7825
  • Accession Number:188509360
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