What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?(1 point)

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the desire to achieve military ranks
the desire to achieve military ranks

the need to protect their family and the families of their masters
the need to protect their family and the families of their masters

the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war

the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery

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The most motivating factor for many African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots was the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery. Many saw the conflict as an opportunity to fight not just for independence from British rule, but also for their own freedom and the freedom of others.