The correct answer is the second option
The british army was becoming increasingly nervous about the american abilities.
First Amendment. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
They delivered short, patriotic speeches to gain support for the war.
The soldiers were African American