Question

Why did some African Americans decide to fight in the Revolutionary War?

Answer 1

Because they wanted to fight for their freedom, the British offered them if they fought in the war on the British side they would get freedom.

Answer 2

In the Revolutionary War, slave owners often let their slaves enlist in the war with promises of freedom, but many were put back into slavery after the conclusion of the war. In April 1775, at Lexington and Concord, blacks responded to the call and fought with Patriot forces.