Question

question 20
5 pts
which statement best describes african americans actions during the american revolution?
they fought for the side that offered them their best chance at freedom.
they fought with the american colonists, since they were fighting for freedom and democracy.
they consistently chose to escape to the west, where they were adopted into indian tribes.
they played no role in the revolution, since they were forbidden from enlisting in the army.

Explanation:

During the American Revolution, African - Americans, many of whom were enslaved, joined the side that seemed most likely to offer them freedom. Some fought for the British who promised freedom to enslaved people who joined their ranks, while others fought for the Americans. The idea of freedom and democracy in the American cause was not always a reality for them at the time, and escaping to the west to be adopted by Indian tribes was not a consistent action. Also, they were not universally forbidden from enlisting.

Answer:

They fought for the side that offered them their best chance at freedom.