Question

5. What motivated African American soldiers to fight in the Revolutionary War?

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they hoped the war would end slavery
they wanted military rank
they were afraid they would be punished if they did not fight
they wanted to protect their masters

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In the American Revolution, gaining freedom was the strongest motive for Black enslaved people who joined the Patriot or British armies. It is estimated that 20,000 African Americans joined the British cause, which promised freedom to enslaved people, as Black Loyalists.