Question

Why did many slaves and freedmen ally themselves with the British cause during the American Revolution?

Answer 1

The main reason was that Britain promised all slaves that joined their forces would be a free man.

Answer 2

Britain promised all slaves that joined their forces would be a free man.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Revolutionary War, slave masters frequently let their slaves serve in the war with guarantees of freedom, but many were put back into slavery after the outcome of the war. In April 1775, at Lexington and Concord, blacks reacted to the call and fought with Patriot forces.