Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
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.
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
Life was mostly very bad for enslaved African Americans. They worked from sun up to sun down. Many were beaten daily with whips and the women were raped.
Life was mostly very bad for enslaved African Americans. They worked from sun up to sun down. Many were beaten daily with whips and the women were raped.
Life was mostly very bad for enslaved African Americans. They worked from sun up to sun down. Many were beaten daily with whips and the women were raped.
Underground railroad
There were many restrictions on African Americans in 1831 as many were still enslaved. Restrictions included things like not being allowed to participate in any religious based gathering at night.
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.
Because the were allowed to live in Spanish towns as equals
They didn't support freedom for enslaved African Americans
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.