Questions and Answers
What did Lord Dunmore's Proclamation grant to slaves who abandoned their masters?
What was Lord Dunmore's initial objective with the proclamation?
To discourage the rebellion.
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation was successful in deterring rebellion.
False
What was the result of the proclamation in relation to Black loyalists?
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Lord Dunmore's Proclamation was a turning point in relations with plantation colonies of the South and further raised passion for American ___.
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Match the following statements about Lord Dunmore's Proclamation:
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Study Notes
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation
- Issued by British governor Lord Dunmore in 1775 in response to colonial troop mobilization.
- Offered freedom to enslaved individuals who deserted their masters to join the British cause.
Impact on Enslaved Individuals
- Allowed slaves to gain their freedom by fighting for the British, transforming the nature of the conflict.
- Positioned Dunmore as a figure who empowered enslaved people by offering them agency in the war effort.
Formation of the Ethiopian Regiment
- Resulted in the creation of the Ethiopian Regiment, comprising over 5,000 Black loyalists.
- Aimed to quell the rebellion but inadvertently bolstered the number of armed Black individuals fighting against the colonists.
Repercussions on Colonial Relations
- Intended to deter rebellion but instead aggravated wealthy white patriots, viewing the proclamation as an attack on property rights.
- By threatening their enslaved workforce, the proclamation ignited further anger among plantation owners.
Shift in Sentiment
- Resentment against the British escalated among southern colonies, undermining the intended deterrent effect.
- Marked a crucial turning point in colonial attitudes, intensifying the desire for independence and pushing the South towards rebellion.
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Test your knowledge on Lord Dunmore's Proclamation issued in 1775. This quiz focuses on the historical context and implications of this significant decree that offered freedom to enslaved people. Explore the motivations behind the proclamation and its effects on colonial society.
