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
Promised freedom to slaves that joined the British cause
that slaves could be freed
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
How about you read the book and find out!
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
They thought they were fighting for there freedom
by promising them freedom
yes
They offered them freedom, but in the final result very few were freed.