How did George Washington's policy toward African Americans change during the war?

Answer 1

At first Washington refused to accept African American soldiers, but when the British offered freedom to enslaved people, He changed his policy by accepting African American soldiers for the war.

Source: Prentice Hall AMERICA HISTORY OF OUR NATION

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Answer 2

OK. on the american side, washington at first refused to accept african american sodiers. but the british offer of freedom to enslaved people made washington change his policy. by the end of the war, some 7,000 african americans had served on the american side, including 2,000 navy. african americans also served in northern militais and state armies. most soulthern states, however, refused to accept african american soldiers. slave owners feared armed slave revolts.

Answer 3

A) He was ordered to do so by Congress. B) Many soldiers threatened to quit if he did not change the policy. C) Slaves were planning a rebellion of their own. D) There was a shortage of white volunteers in the army.

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Answer 4

he wanted to gain people and secured alot of slaves

Answer 5

He feared that Britain’s offer of freedom to male slaves who promised to serve the king would increase the ranks of the British army.