Question

revolution
a chance at freedom drove enslaved men to participate in the american revolution.
identify all the true statements:
enslaved men in the american revolution:
multiple statements are true. select all correct responses.
all gained freedom in return for their service.
fought on the side of the british.
fought on the side of the colonists.
fought alongside black and white soldiers.
sometimes took the place of their slaveowner in battle.

Explanation:

• "All gained freedom in return for their service": False. Not all enslaved men who served got freedom (e.g., some were re - enslaved or their freedom was not honored).
• "Fought on the side of the British": True. The British offered freedom to enslaved people who joined their side, so many fought for them.
• "Fought on the side of the Colonists": True. Some enslaved men fought with the Colonists, either for a chance at freedom or due to other circumstances.
• "Fought alongside Black and White soldiers": True. In the armies, there were integrated fighting groups (though racial integration was limited in other aspects, in battle, different racial groups fought together).
• "Sometimes took the place of their slaveowner in battle": True. Some slaveowners would send their enslaved men to fight in their place, especially if the owner was supposed to serve.

Answer:

B. Fought on the side of the British,
C. Fought on the side of the Colonists,
D. Fought alongside Black and White soldiers,
E. Sometimes took the place of their slaveowner in battle