Question

During the American Revolution, why did many African-American slaves fight for the British and against the colonists?
A.
African-American slaves sided with the British because the colonists had excluded slave rights from the Declaration of Independence and the Paris Peace Treaty.
B.
African-American slaves defected to the British after their “masters” forced them to serve in separate “black” regiments in the Continental Army.
C.
The British guaranteed African-American slaves that they would be liberated if they fought on the side of the British during the Revolution.
D.
African-American slaves were banned from serving in the Continental Army across the course of the American Revolution.
E.
The British assured African-American slaves passage to Africa if they aided the British against the colonists.

Answer 1

Answer:

In the American Revolution, gaining freedom was the strongest motive for Black enslaved people who joined the Patriot or British armies. It is estimated that 20,000 African Americans joined the British cause, which promised freedom to enslaved people, as Black Loyalists.

Answer 2

Answer:e

Explanation:they were assured a passage to africa