freedom
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
To enlist African Americans as soldiers in the British army.
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).
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
Because they needed more people to fight against the British
it enabled African Americans to join the army
In 1862, Congress passed a law to allow African Americans to join the Union Army.
Because they were too strong for the brits and also George was racist
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 played a significant role in the Revolutionary War, with many fighting for both the Continental Army and British forces. Approximately 5,000 African-American soldiers fought for the Continental Army, motivated by the promise of freedom and the hope of ending slavery. Additionally, the British offered freedom to enslaved individuals who joined their ranks, further incentivizing African-Americans to participate in the conflict. Their contributions were crucial in various battles, highlighting their integral role in the fight for independence.
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 fought, worked in factories, and acted as spies and nurses*Hundreds of women follwed their husbands to the battlefield, where they washed and cooked for the troops. The war opened some doors for African Americans. Thousands of slaves excaped to freedom in the chaos of war. African Americans served in the Continental Army, where their courage, loyalty, and talent impressed white Americans.