Question

How was Great Britain able to have African American slaves fight on their side during the Revolutionary War?
Any slave captured was forced to fight for their side
Slaves joined the British to get revenge on their masters
The British purchased the slaves from the Americans
They promised the slaves their freedom and land if they fought for Great Britain

Answer 1

Great Britain was able to have African American slaves fight on their side during the Revolutionary War primarily because they promised the slaves their freedom and land if they fought for Great Britain. This recruitment strategy was a part of Britain's efforts to undermine the American colonial forces and to bolster their own military strength. The British offered freedom to enslaved individuals who agreed to join their ranks, which was an attractive proposition for many seeking liberation from slavery. This policy helped to recruit both enslaved and free Black men to fight for the British cause during the conflict.