Question

Why did George Washington eventually allow African-Americans to serve in the Continental army? a. He became convinced that African-Americans could fire a musket. b. Many northern colonies immediately abolished slavery. c. Southern colonies stopped their opposition. d. He had freed all of his slaves during the second year of the war. e. The British started offering freedom to slaves who signed up to fight for their army.

Answer 1

Answer:

The right answer is:

e. The British started offering freedom to slaves who signed up to fight for their army.

Explanation:

In November 1775, Virginia’s British Royal Governor, Lord Dunmore, issued a proclamation in which he promised to free any slave who left his master to fight together with British forces. 300 black men had joined what Dunmore called his “Ethiopian Regiment” after just one month. Rebellious Americans feared the effects of this policy and reversed their earlier decision not to recruit African Americans into the Continental Army.