Question

I do hereby further declare all indentured Servants, Negroes, or others [belonging] to Rebels, free that are able and willing to bear Arms, they joining His Majesty's Troops as soon as may be. Which of the following statements does the quote support about the American Revolution? African Americans avoided the army because they would lose their freedom. African Americans avoided the army because they were subject to taxes. Many slaves fought for the Loyalist cause because they were offered freedom. Many slaves fought for the Patriot cause because they were offered freedom.

Answer 1

Many slaves were offered their freedom if they fought with the British so the correct answer is C

Answer 2

"Many slaves fought for the Loyalist cause because they were offered freedom" is correct, since this quote is being made by an officer of the British state, imploring the slaves to rise up against the rebel colonists.