Mixed Outcomes of Freedom
The war exacerbates tensions between American Indians and white Americans, leaving the former vulnerable and with little to gain. While some African Americans earn their freedom during and after the revolution, the institution of slavery persists, particularly in the South, where cotton becomes increasingly dominant. By 1804, gradual abolition begins in the North, yet remnants of slavery linger, highlighting a complex and uneven path toward emancipation.In this clip
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