The significance of Dunmore’s Proclamation was that it offered enslaved Africans freedom in exchange for supporting the Loyalists during the American Revolution. This proclamation, issued by Lord Dunmore, the Royal Governor of Virginia in 1775, aimed to undermine the colonial rebellion by promising liberation to enslaved people who fled their owners and joined the British forces.
What was the significance of Dunmore’s proclamation?(1 point)
Responses
It laid out the Patriots’ motivations for the American Revolution.
It laid out the Patriots’ motivations for the American Revolution.
It guaranteed representation in Parliament for all Loyalists who defended the British government.
It guaranteed representation in Parliament for all Loyalists who defended the British government.
It offered enslaved Africans freedom in exchange for supporting the Patriots during the American Revolution.
It offered enslaved Africans freedom in exchange for supporting the Patriots during the American Revolution.
It offered enslaved Africans freedom in exchange for supporting the Loyalists during the American Revolution.
1 answer
1 answer