Examine Map 4-4 in your textbook.Why was the new political geography after 1783 important for African-American people?

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Spain's western holdings (such as Florida) and occupation of the southeast (such as present-day Louisiana) provided a potential refuge for slaves seeking freedom. The Spanish offered freedom to slaves who escaped from British colonies, and some African Americans took advantage of this opportunity to settle in Spanish territories.

Examine Map 4-4 in Your Textbook