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Because they were given freedom if fought in the war

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Who is lemuel Hayes?

Lemuel Hayes was among 5,000 African Americans to fight alongside the Patriots amidst the Revolutionary War.


Why did African Patriots fight in the war?

Because they were given freedom if fought in the war


How did African American Patriots fight in war?

so they can help their country


When did the free African Americans begin fighting for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War?

they started fighting right after the battle of Saratoga


Did African Americans fight on both sides in the revolutionary war?

Just to give a few: Lexington and Concord The Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Trenton


Who did the patriots fight with in war?

The Patriots fought with many ethnic groups that migrated from their native countries for reasons like religion persecution, bad government and economy, or many others. irish,scottish, german, native americans, african-americans, and the patriots fought against the loyalist.


Why did African Americans fight in the war?

they wanted freedom


Why did African-Americans fight during the war?

FREEDOM


Why did Frederick Douglass Think it was important for African Americans to fight in the war?

He didn't want them to fight at first. But then he realized he needed the most people he could get to fight the British so he let them fight. Plus the British promised the African Americans their freedom if they fought with them. So there's another reason he wanted them.


How were African-Americans involved in the revolutionary war?

African Americans were involved in the Revolutionary War as soldiers and sailors. They fought for freedom. Both slaves and free African Americans joined the fight.


Should African Americans be able to fight in the war?

Yes


Why were some African Americans were loyalists while others were patriots during the revolution?

African American slaves saw the revolutionary war as a fight for independence and freedom of slavery; while the loyolists were bribed that they would be liberated by Britain