Question

During the American Revolution, why did many African-Americans who were enslaved fight for the British and against the colonists?

Answer 1

Answer:

British proclamation to free, and protect any slave who escaped a non-loyalist plantation

Explanation:

In June, 1779, (British) General Henry Clinton made a proclamation; all slaves who escaped the plantation they worked on (if it was owned by an enemy of the UK), and made it to New York City (during British occupation) was to be immediately freed, and protected, in addition, units were set up for Black men.