Why Did George Washington Eventually Allow African-Americans to Serve in the Continental

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why did George Washington eventually allow African-Americans to serve in the Continental army?

• A) Southern colonies stopped their opposition.
• B) Many northern colonies immediately abolished slavery.
• C) He had freed all of his slaves during the second year of the war.
• D) The British started offering freedom to slaves who signed up to fight for their army.
• E) He became convinced that African-Americans could fire a musket.

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