Which of the following statements best describes the role African-
Americans played in the American Revolution?
AThe colonists actively enlisted black slaves to build up the Continental
army’s strength.
BThe British army adopted a policy of enlisting runaway slaves and
off ered emancipation to gain support.
CAfrican-Americans uniformly supported the patriot cause of freedom
from Britain.
DAfter the war, Britain returned most of the slaves who attempted to
seek refuge in Canada.
EAfrican-Americans did not play a signifi cant role during the American
Revolution.
Americans played in the American Revolution?
AThe colonists actively enlisted black slaves to build up the Continental
BThe British army adopted a policy of enlisting runaway slaves and
CAfrican-Americans uniformly supported the patriot cause of freedom
DAfter the war, Britain returned most of the slaves who attempted to
EAfrican-Americans did not play a signifi cant role during the American