Answer: Arter the Redcoats promised freedom to any slave who fought on their side, the Continental Army began allowing free African Americans to serve
Step-by-step explanation:
General Washington initially banned Africans form serving in the Continental Army, he thought they would build up a force who would rebel against the slavery systems and in turn make the blacks more powerful to override the white. However, after the Redcoats promised freedom to any slave who fought on their side, the Continental Army began allowing free African Americans to serve.