Question

What was life like for African Americans serving on the side of patriots during the revolution?

Answer 1

Explanation:PLATO ANSWER

The American patriots’ demand for liberty was ironic considering that slavery was practiced in each of the 13 colonies in 1775. Despite being denied their own liberty, thousands of African Americans fought for the patriots’ cause during the Revolution. George Washington, the Continental Army’s commander, was initially hesitant about recruiting African Americans and arming them to serve in the Revolution. He feared they might revolt against the colonists for their own rights, rather than fight against the British. But he quashed his inhibitions because the Continental Army was badly outnumbered by the British troops and their Hessian recruits. Initially, in 1776, only free blacks with some prior military experience were enlisted. Then in 1777, all free blacks were welcomed into the Continental Army, and later that year, all blacks, both free and enslaved could enlist.

Answer 2

The Patriots tricked the African Americans into helping them with the promise of being free. Unfortunately they only used them so they wouldn't have to put more of their own men out on the killing field. After the war the Revolutionary War was over and New England and Britian we're defeated they returned the slaves.

All in all they were used for their lies for false promises

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