African Americans in Indigenous Territory
Ryan Lee
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers Black-Indigenous relations with a focus on slavery's expansion. Key topics include: Maroons and the Seminoles, Indigenous enslavement of African Americans (including the Trail of Tears), adoption of slave codes, racial slavery's impact on Indigenous societies, and prominent figures like Abraham and Gopher John. It also provides primary source analysis practice and exam tips covering key themes, source analysis, and question types.
#AP African American Studies: Black-Indigenous Relations - The Night Before
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#Slavery's Expansion and Black-Indigenous Dynamics
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Maroons Among the Seminoles
- Maroons: African Americans seeking freedom found refuge among the Seminoles in Florida. Think of it as a powerful alliance of resistance. 🤝
- Second Seminole War (1835-1842): Seminoles and Maroons fought side-by-side against forced relocation. They were family, fighting for their land and freedom together.
- Close-Knit Communities: They shared culture, intermarried, and created a powerful community. This wasn't just about survival; it was about building a new life.
Maroons = Freedom Seekers + Seminoles = Allies = Resistance!
Image Caption: Abraham, a Black Seminole leader. His leadership highlights the complex alliances and resistance strategies during the Civil War era.
#Indigenous Enslavement of African Americans
- Five Nations: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole nations enslaved many African Americans. 😔
- Trail of Tears (1830s): Forced relocation of Indigenous people to Indian Territory (Oklahoma), they took enslaved African Americans with them. This was a devastating journey for everyone involved.
- Chattel Slavery: Some Indigenous nations adopted chattel slavery, viewing enslaved people as property. This mirrors the practices of white colonizers.
The Trail of Tears was a forced migration that had a profound impact on both Indigenous and African American populations.
#Indigenous Adoption of Slave Codes
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