Smith, on the other hand, talks about how the Revolution was not radical because of the lack of rights given to women, slaves, and free African Americans. Slaves and free African Americans were not allowed to fight in the early stages of the war. The reason George Washington allowed them to fight was after “Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation.” In this proclamation, Britain is calling for the aid of slaves in their armies, the reward being their freedom. Smith believes that this is what makes the Revolution not radical. Although she is not entirely right. She ignored the fact that many people banded together to fight against the strongest nation and
Smith, on the other hand, talks about how the Revolution was not radical because of the lack of rights given to women, slaves, and free African Americans. Slaves and free African Americans were not allowed to fight in the early stages of the war. The reason George Washington allowed them to fight was after “Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation.” In this proclamation, Britain is calling for the aid of slaves in their armies, the reward being their freedom. Smith believes that this is what makes the Revolution not radical. Although she is not entirely right. She ignored the fact that many people banded together to fight against the strongest nation and