What motivated most African American soldiers to fight in the

Question

Revolutionary War with the Patriots? (1 point)
the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
the desire to achieve military ranks
the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
the need to protect their family and the families of their masters

Answer 1

Most African American soldiers were motivated to fight in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots primarily by the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery. Many African Americans saw the conflict as an opportunity to secure their freedom and the freedom of others from enslavement, as some promises of emancipation were made in exchange for military service.