Question
Why did many enslaved African Americans help the British during the American Revolution?
Responses
The British offered them very high pay to join the army and often made them officers not long after joining.
The British offered them very high pay to join the army and often made them officers not long after joining.
They wanted the British Empire to remain strong because they were loyal to the king and the British Empire.
They wanted the British Empire to remain strong because they were loyal to the king and the British Empire.
They were captured and forced to serve as British troops against their will.
They were captured and forced to serve as British troops against their will.
The British promised freedom to those who ran away from Patriot enslavers and fought with the British.
The British promised freedom to those who ran away from Patriot enslavers and fought with the British.
Responses
The British offered them very high pay to join the army and often made them officers not long after joining.
The British offered them very high pay to join the army and often made them officers not long after joining.
They wanted the British Empire to remain strong because they were loyal to the king and the British Empire.
They wanted the British Empire to remain strong because they were loyal to the king and the British Empire.
They were captured and forced to serve as British troops against their will.
They were captured and forced to serve as British troops against their will.
The British promised freedom to those who ran away from Patriot enslavers and fought with the British.
The British promised freedom to those who ran away from Patriot enslavers and fought with the British.
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**The British promised freedom to those who ran away from Patriot enslavers and fought with the British.**
During the American Revolution, the British offered freedom to enslaved African Americans who joined their forces. This promise was a significant motivator for many enslaved individuals to escape from their Patriot enslavers and support the British troops in hopes of gaining their freedom. This strategy was part of the British approach to undermine the American rebellion and recruit soldiers for their cause.
**The British promised freedom to those who ran away from Patriot enslavers and fought with the British.**
During the American Revolution, the British offered freedom to enslaved African Americans who joined their forces. This promise was a significant motivator for many enslaved individuals to escape from their Patriot enslavers and support the British troops in hopes of gaining their freedom. This strategy was part of the British approach to undermine the American rebellion and recruit soldiers for their cause.