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

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

Answer 1

The primary motivation for most African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots was the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery. Many African Americans believed that their participation in the war could help secure their freedom and the freedom of others.