Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
they fought for both sides
Because of Lord Dunmore's proclamation, stating that all Slaves, indented servants etc.. will be free if they fought for the British.
The Americans, not the British The Americans, not the British
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
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).
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
they fought for both sides
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Most African Americans joined the British, because the British offered them freedom.
african americans
The enslaved African Americans were promised freedom if they chose to join the British government during the Revolutionary War. This caused many slaves to flee from their masters and take part in the battles that were occurring.
The British
Because of Lord Dunmore's proclamation, stating that all Slaves, indented servants etc.. will be free if they fought for the British.
Americans side
They killed some british
because they need more man