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Why did the majority of African Americans side with the british?
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∙ 12y ago
Because of Lord Dunmore's proclamation, stating that all Slaves, indented servants etc.. will be free if they fought for the British.
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Why did African Americans side with the british?
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Which side did African Americans fight for the American revolution?
they fought for both sides
Why did majority of Native Americans choose to side with the British during the Revolutiona ry War?
The British said they would stop colonists from settling in the west
Who did king Louis xvi side with during the American Revolutionary War?
The Americans, not the British The Americans, not the British
Explain the decisions facing African Americans and native Americans during revolution?
They had to decide which army to fight for, and there were various reasons to fight for each side. During the American Revolutionary War, African Americans served both the Continental Army (5,000 men) and the British Army (20000 men).
Why did African Americans side with the british?
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Why did many African Americans side with the British?
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Which side did African Americans fight for the American revolution?
they fought for both sides
Which side of the civil war were black?
The North side, or the Union had the support of the African Americans, though the majority of soldiers were Caucasian.
Why did many enslaved African Americans side with the British?
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Why did many enslaved African Americans side with British?
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
What side did Native Americans choose in revolutionary war?
the British
What were enslaved african americans who fought on the british side given?
The enslaved African Americans were promised freedom if they chose to join the British government during the Revolutionary War. This caused many slaves to flee from their masters and take part in the battles that were occurring.
Was John Hancock on the British or Americans side in the revolutionary war?
Americans side
Why did majority of Native Americans choose to side with the British during the Revolutiona ry War?
The British said they would stop colonists from settling in the west
In the American Revolution African Americans fought on which side?
The vast majority of African Americans fought on the side of the British, records show that 20,000 fought for the British after being promised freedom and land, many also signed up aboard Royal Navy vessels. The Continental Army kept no records for Black American slaves; however, it is thought that approx 5,000 fought on the orders of their 'owners'. The British kept their word and many African Americans emigrated to British Canada, England and the Caribbean where they were freed and given small plots of land. It is a sad fact that American slave owners on catching the freed slaves tortured, crippled and even blinded some in revenge. Many historians believe the Revolutionary War was fought to retain slavery in the colonies as England had outlawed the practice. In Simon Schama's 2006 book 'Rough Crossings: The Slaves, the British, and The American Revolution' he lays out the evidence for this horrific fact.
Who did king Louis xvi side with during the American Revolutionary War?
The Americans, not the British The Americans, not the British
