Monday, February 20, 2017

Three facts about the Moravians during the War of Independence


Moravians at the time of the Revolutionary War were decidedly pacifists.

They remained neutral during the war. This caused them to be distrusted by both sides of the conflict. Each of the belligerents thought the Moravians were secretly serving the other side in the conflict. 

The Moravians during the war had to pay extra taxes and to billet troops for both armies.

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