After the American Revolution, how were free black slaves treated in North America?

The treatment of free black slaves in North America after the American Revolution varied widely depending on the region and circumstances, but many continued to face significant challenges. Those who had been slaves in loyalist households often remained under the control of their former owners, as loyalists who left for Britain or elsewhere often took their free black slaves with them, or they maintained a form of servitude even after the war ended.

The period after the American Revolution was complicated by the fact that while some black individuals gained freedom, many others remained bound by the social and economic structures of slavery and servitude. Northern states began to abolish slavery gradually, but the transition was slow, and many free black people still faced legal restrictions, discrimination, and challenges to their rights.

This choice highlights the complexities of freedom and servitude in that era, revealing that not all black individuals enjoyed the same rights or opportunities immediately after the revolution. Alternative choices reflect more optimistic views of the situation, overlooking the ongoing control and limitations faced by many free black individuals in North America during this transitional period.