Discuss the Ways in Which Both Supporters and Opponents of Independence

question 64

Essay

Discuss the ways in which both supporters and opponents of independence used the concepts of "freedom" and "slavery" during the American Revolution. Be sure to consider the perspectives of Thomas Paine and James Chalmers (both in "Voices of Freedom"), the slaves who fought for both sides, and others whose ideas you consider significant.

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