The American Revolutionary War History: Black Loyalists Quiz

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1. The Black Loyalists went in a big cycle. (New York-Nova Scotia-New Brunswick-Africa- The USA)

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The statement is true because the Black Loyalists did indeed go through a cycle that involved multiple locations. They initially settled in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick after leaving New York during the American Revolution. However, many of them faced discrimination and harsh living conditions in these areas, leading some to return to Africa. Later, some Black Loyalists migrated back to the United States in search of better opportunities. This cycle demonstrates the complex and difficult journey that the Black Loyalists went through during this period.

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The American Revolutionary War History: Black Loyalists Quiz - Quiz

Do you have knowledge of the American Revolutionary War? During this time, black loyalists were African descendants who sided with the loyalists during the American Revolutionary War. The term belongs to men who escaped the enslavement of Patriot Masters and acted on the loyalist side because of the dream of... see morehaving freedom. If you are studying the American Revolutionary War, this quiz will test your knowledge.
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2. How did the Black Loyalists get to Nova Scotia?

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The Black Loyalists got to Nova Scotia by ship. This means that they were transported by boat to reach their destination.

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3. For freedom in New York, what did blacks have to do?

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During the time period mentioned, blacks in New York had to fight for the British in order to attain freedom. This suggests that they saw the British as potential allies in their struggle for emancipation from slavery or racial oppression. By joining the British forces, they hoped to gain their freedom and escape the hardships they faced under American rule.

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4. How did the USA get more slaves?

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During the era of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the USA obtained more slaves by forcibly capturing and transporting Africans from their homeland. This involved raids on African villages and the kidnapping of individuals, who were then sold into slavery. The slaves were transported across the Atlantic Ocean under horrific conditions, known as the Middle Passage, and were subsequently sold to American slave owners. This practice was a brutal and dehumanizing aspect of American history, contributing to the growth of slavery in the country.

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5. Americans had spies who went to New York and stole old slaves and brought them back to their masters?

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6. When did most of the Black Loyalists leave New York and got to Nova Scotia?

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Most of the Black Loyalists left New York and arrived in Nova Scotia in 1783. This was the year when the American Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which granted freedom to enslaved African Americans who had fought on the side of the British. As a result, many Black Loyalists left New York, seeking refuge and a chance for a better life in Nova Scotia.

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7. After the three years, where did the Black Loyalists go?

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After the three years, the Black Loyalists went to New Brunswick.

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8. Where did the Black Loyalists go after New Brunswick?

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After settling in New Brunswick, the Black Loyalists faced discrimination and limited opportunities. As a result, many Black Loyalists chose to leave and seek a better life elsewhere. Africa was a popular destination for them because it offered the possibility of reconnecting with their African roots and establishing communities free from the constraints they faced in New Brunswick. Additionally, some Black Loyalists were offered land grants in Sierra Leone by the British government, which further incentivized their relocation to Africa.

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9. How many years of freedom did the British promise the Black Loyalists?

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The British promised the Black Loyalists 3 years of freedom. This means that after supporting the British during the American Revolutionary War, the Black Loyalists were granted freedom for a period of 3 years.

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10. After the three years were up, were the Loyalists still treated well?

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The correct answer is "just the White Loyalists." This suggests that after the three years were up, only the White Loyalists were treated well, while other groups of Loyalists may not have received the same treatment.

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The Black Loyalists went in a big cycle. (New York-Nova Scotia-New...
How did the Black Loyalists get to Nova Scotia?
For freedom in New York, what did blacks have to do?
How did the USA get more slaves?
Americans had spies who went to New York and stole old slaves and...
When did most of the Black Loyalists leave New York and got to Nova...
After the three years, where did the Black Loyalists go?
Where did the Black Loyalists go after New Brunswick?
How many years of freedom did the British promise the Black Loyalists?
After the three years were up, were the Loyalists still treated well?
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