Some reasons for African American men to join the British Army include supporting the military and helping the country. Those who join the British Army risk their lives in order to help ensure freedom.
Money!
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
African-Americans have fought in every American war including the Revolutionary War. Runaway slaves were promised freedom if they fought for the British army.
African-Americans have fought in every American war including the Revolutionary War. Runaway slaves were promised freedom if they fought for the British army.
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
the british army was aided by loyalist.
The French Army helped the American Army fight the British Army
What was the biggest loss for a British Army on American soil before the American Revolution?
freedom
It was American commanded by Washington.
YES
They had to decide which army to fight for, and there were various reasons to fight for each side. During the American Revolutionary War, African Americans served both the Continental Army (5,000 men) and the British Army (20000 men).