Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. They promised the slaves their freedom and land if they fought for Great Britain. During the Revolutionary War, the British sought to undermine the American colonial effort by offering freedom to enslaved individuals who would join their cause, particularly in the southern colonies where slavery was more prevalent.