Question

What caused George Washington to change his policy on African Americans in the army?

a.
His own slave, Salem Poor, was mortally wounded by a British soldier at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
b.
He feared that Britain’s offer of freedom to male slaves who promised to serve the king would increase the ranks of the British army.
c.
He witnessed an attack in which a special African American regiment won a devastating victory.
d.
He was able to convince Thomas Jefferson that slaves should be free to choose the army as a career as long as their owners would agree.

Answer 1

I would have to say B. Hope that helped.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. What caused George Washington to change his policy on African Americans in the army was his fear that Britain’s offer of freedom to male slaves who promised to serve the king would increase the ranks of the British army.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the American Revolution began, the Loyalists began to recruit men willing to serve the British cause, including African-American slaves, who were offered freedom as a reward for serving the King.

Being aware of this situation, the Patriots imitated this measure, guaranteeing black slaves that joined the revolutionary ranks their freedom at the end of the conflict, as well as other economic rewards.

In this way, many slaves fought on both sides, attracted by the promises of freedom of both the King and George Washington.