Question

Why was Colonel Tye important to British forces?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
He assisted in enlisting freed enslaved workers.
B.
He was a leader in the Battle of Yorktown.
C.
He was a feared and skilled military leader.
D.
All answers are correct.

Answer 1

During the harsh winter of 1779, Tye was among an elite group of twenty-four black Loyalists, known as the Black Brigade, who joined with the Queen's Rangers, a British guerrilla unit, to protect New York City and to conduct raids for food and fuel. By 1780, Colonel Tye had become an important military force.