"By 1779, about 4 % of the soldiers in the Continental Army were African Americans, and large numbers of black sailors also served in the Continental navy".
Explanation:
African Americans, as free men or as slaves, served on both sides.
In November 1775, Lord Dunmore freed all slaves who would fight on the British side, which naturally attracted a large number of blacks to the British side.
In 1779, 10,000 Negroes deserted from the US Army and joined the British ranks.
It was named after the ship, the Mayflower. Because it was them who the Mayflower Compact governed. The Mayflower Compact was the first agreement for self government in America. Hope this helps.
