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... in the past. The treatment of blacks in the army goes all the way back to the colonies. Colonial leaders would arm blacks or slaves to fend off attacks by Native Americans but feared that slaves would turn on their masters. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington refused to enlist blacks into the Continental Army. Washington changed his mind when the ... ...
... was influenced by war. "Deborah in a sense was born to war. She had listened to many a conversation between her mother about how the war had affected the Bradfords. Governor Bradford's son, William, the commander of the Plymouth forces in King Phillips War, was hit by a musket ball, which he carried the rest of his life."# Deborah's Aunt, Hannah Bradford and her ... as sailing, taking walks and going to large gatherings with them. At large banquets Deborah was congratulated on her acts of bravery and courage. Deborah enjoyed staying with them and son she forgot about the serious trouble...
