Question

which of the following was true of many african americans during the early battles in the south?
o many african americans fled the from the south to the west to gain their freedom.
o many african americans escaped from patriot slave owners to join the british forces.
o many african americans joined together to free american prisoners of war captured in charles town
o many african americans continuously harassed british forces in north carolina forcing them to retreat to the south.

Explanation:

During the early battles in the South, many African - Americans, who were enslaved by Patriot slave owners, saw an opportunity in the British promise of freedom and escaped to join the British forces. The other options are not historically accurate in this context.

Answer:

Many African Americans escaped from Patriot slave owners to join the British forces.