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Paths to Freedom: African Americans and the American Revolution | BRIdge from the Past

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Images can help tell the story of major events throughout U.S. History, but sometimes, you must look closely to uncover the hidden stories from the past. In this episode of BRIdge From The Past, Mary explores famous paintings depicting the role of African Americans during the American Revolution. How are African Americans depicted in paintings from this period? What clues are we still missing from their role in the Revolutionary War?

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Published On	Aug 9, 2021
Duration	9 min
Grade Level	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Period Era	American Revolution
Topic	American Revolution, African American History

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