Because they were promised freedom.
Pontiac wanted to join forces with the Native Americans because Pontiac saw the British as a threat and wanted to fight the British with the Native Americans.
Lord Dunmore's Declaration, issued in November 1775 by John Murray, the Royal Governor of Virginia, proclaimed freedom for enslaved individuals who escaped from their Patriot masters to join the British forces. This declaration aimed to undermine the colonial rebellion by inciting fear among slaveholders and encouraging enslaved people to seek liberty through British support. It marked a significant moment in the American Revolutionary War, highlighting the intersection of the fight for independence and the issue of slavery. The declaration ultimately contributed to the complexities of loyalty and freedom during the conflict.
Britain persuaded enslaved African Americans to join their army during the American Revolutionary War by promising freedom in exchange for military service. They issued proclamations, such as Lord Dunmore's in 1775, which offered emancipation to enslaved individuals who would fight against the American colonists. This strategy aimed to undermine the colonists' labor force and bolster British ranks with additional soldiers. Many enslaved individuals saw this as a chance for liberation and a better future.
A British citizen can join the US Army, and a British soldier might be attached temporarily to a US unit, or sent to a US training/instructional programme, but they won't be able to be in both services simultaneously.
A British Civilian can join the army at aged 16 years old. But he/she must have left school first
The enslaved people were seeking liberty.
Enslaved people were seeking liberty
Enslaved people were seeking liberty
Enslaved people were seeking liberty
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Because they were treated better by the British forces than the American colonists and were promised their freedom from slavery if they fought for the British.
Pontiac wanted to join forces with the Native Americans because Pontiac saw the British as a threat and wanted to fight the British with the Native Americans.
In 1899, may 30th.
American forces
slaves ran away from plantation to join the Union.
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.
I would say that if you're Canadian, you should support your own troops by joining the Canadian military, and if you're British you should join the British Forces.