As we have seen, the slaves did not revolt due to the lack of rebellious influence, the master?s continuous work to keep them obedient, and the strength of the black family. In consequence, 100 years after slavery came to North America, 184,000 African Americans joined the army of the United States. The Civil War was the only way that blacks were able to display their disgust with slavery. How long would this silent rebellion have continued if the Civil War had never occurred?