Building America: Contributions of African American Slaves

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Estevanico the Moor was also known as Esteban, a slave of Andres de Dorantes, an explorer, scout, medicine man, and interpreter. ... and because of his color many of the Native Americans respected and trusted him. James Beckwourth, a runaway slave from St. Louis, Missouri ... The first African American to obtain a patent was Thomas Jennings, on ...

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