Question
why did some colonists oppose the enlistment of enslaved people
A) They believed enslaved men lacked loyalty
B) The wanted enslaved people to work on farms instead
C) They thought it was hypocritical to have slaves fighting for freedom
D) The British threatened retaliation.
A) They believed enslaved men lacked loyalty
B) The wanted enslaved people to work on farms instead
C) They thought it was hypocritical to have slaves fighting for freedom
D) The British threatened retaliation.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Some colonists opposed the enlistment of enslaved people primarily for the reason indicated in option **C)**: They thought it was hypocritical to have slaves fighting for freedom. Many colonists were concerned that allowing enslaved people to fight for the cause of freedom would contradict the principles they were espousing in their struggle against British rule. Additionally, there were fears that this could lead to a broader movement for emancipation.