The War Widens African Americans in the War African Americans fought both sides o? war Free and Slave free AA & slaves took part in war brits offered freedom 2 enslaved AA most served as cooks, blacksmiths, teamsters at first Washington refused AA soldiers brit change in policy convinced Big G 2 change his policy 7000 AA altogether 4 American cause 2000 AA in navy Freedom Beckons lots o? north states 2k steps 2 end slavery Pennsylvania law 1780 allowed ppl 2 keep slaves but preventing more 4om being sold The War at Home many men enlisted in military could leave set term civis subject 2 food shortages & military attack Women took many o? mens? duties planted crops, care 4 livestock, ran businesses some women cared 4 wounded on battlefield Deborah Sampson joined army disguised as man