The Ethiopian Regiment and Dunmore's Proclamation

What was the primary reason behind the Earl of Dunmore's proclamation in 1775?

• To establish a new colony

• To counter the growing Patriot influence

• To genuinely promote civil rights

• To support the Loyalist plantation owners

What was the Ethiopian Regiment primarily composed of?

• Loyalist plantation owners

• Enslaved men who escaped

• Soldiers from Ethiopia

• Patriot sympathizers

Which disease significantly affected the Ethiopian Regiment during their campaign?

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Cholera

• Influenza

What was the outcome of Dunmore's campaign in Virginia?

• The Ethiopian Regiment was victorious

• Dunmore expanded his forces

• Dunmore moved his forces to New York and disbanded the regiment

• The Patriots surrendered

What was Dunmore's likely true aim with his proclamation?

• To abolish slavery

• To gain personal wealth

• To instill fear of a slave revolt among Virginian landowners

• To support the Patriots