Double V for Victory

In 1775, African-Americans in Virginia were declared free, if they were willing to bear arms and join the British Army. This was in totally contrast to indentured servants role that thrust upon African-Americans trying to make it to the new world. George Washington military had no desire for fighting African-Americans who was providing free labor in developing the new world.

However, as many African-Americans began slaying their masters and joined the British lines and at the same time Washington troops were deserting the Army, African-Americans were allowed to participate in patriots battle for independence. Crispus Attack took a shot in declaring his loyalty to the new world signaling the battle for independence included African-Americans.

Just as George Washington troops were battling from Britain oppression, African-Americans were making their demands for freedom in the new world. African-Americans were to learn later that give me liberty or give me death did not include African-Americans after or during the celebration of independence on July 4, 1776.

Nevertheless, African-Americans would continue their battle to end slavery among the conflicting Americans. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln would have to revisit the issue of whether or not to allow African-Americans to serve in his military. It would be a strategic move by President Lincoln in allowing African-Americans into the military, and destroying the morale of land owners by giving their property to the newly freed African-Americans.



Colin L. Powell, four state General of the United States Army and former Secretary of State of the United States. who was considering running for president of the United States as an independence.