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62. When Slaves Fought for the British Empire

Empire

CHAPTER

Loyalty and Freedom: Black Fighters in the American Revolution

This chapter examines the motivations of Black individuals during the American Revolutionary War, revealing that more chose to support the British in exchange for promises of freedom. It also discusses the critical negotiations that occurred after the British surrender, focusing on the fate of those who aligned with the British.

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