Slavery was abolished in Britain in 1833. The Slave Trade Act of 1807 officially ended the slave trade in Britain, but did not end slavery for the people already enslaved there.
The British offered freedom and independence. The 13 colonies offered more rights. The slaves went for British because they wanted freedom, not rights.
I say Freedom :)
by promising them freedom
Many enslaved individuals supported the British during the American Revolutionary War because the British promised freedom to those who joined their forces. The British sought to undermine the American colonies' efforts by encouraging enslaved people to escape and fight for their cause. This offer of emancipation was a significant motivation for many slaves, as it represented a chance for liberation from the harsh conditions of slavery. As a result, thousands of enslaved people chose to align with the British in hopes of securing their freedom.
Promised freedom to slaves that joined the British cause
The British offered freedom and independence. The 13 colonies offered more rights. The slaves went for British because they wanted freedom, not rights.
They were promised their freedom
I say Freedom :)
The British offered them freedom if they served with them. An interesting historical fact is that many slaves found freedom on ships.
Freedom
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During the American Revolution, the British offered freedom to enslaved individuals who fought for their side in exchange for their service. This tactic was intended to weaken the colonial forces and bolster the British ranks.
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
by promising them freedom
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
They offered them freedom, but in the final result very few were freed.
They thought they were fighting for there freedom