Asked by isaac colton on Apr 27, 2024
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How did the enslaved tend to pursue freedom in the American colonies in the 1700s?
A) running away to places where they could pass as free
B) presenting petitions to colonial governments
C) telling their stories to the congregations of Protestant churches
D) suing for freedom in courts of law
E) forming alliances with Native American tribes
Pursue Freedom
The act or process of seeking or striving for liberty and autonomy in one's life or society, often from oppression or restrictions.
American Colonies
The original thirteen British colonies in North America that declared independence in 1776 to form the United States.
1700s
The 18th century, a period marked by significant changes worldwide, including enlightenment thinking, industrial advances, and the American and French revolutions.
- Analyze how economics, spirituality, and military strife shaped the institution of slavery and the pursuit of freedom in colonial America.
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Learning Objectives
- Analyze how economics, spirituality, and military strife shaped the institution of slavery and the pursuit of freedom in colonial America.
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