Question

What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

Answer 1

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

Many African Americans enlisted hoping military service would win them freedom or improved legal status.