What was the main hope for many African Americans who chose to support the Patriot cause during the American Revolution?

To be given land that was taken from Loyalists

To gain personal liberty and see an end to slavery

To become high-ranking officers in the Continental Army

To secure trading rights with Great Britain after the war

The First Rhode Island Regiment, formed in 1778, is a significant example of African American contribution to the war because it was...

a unit that fought for the British Army.

a group that spied on the Continental Army.

a regiment composed mainly of African American soldiers.

the first regiment to sign the Declaration of Independence.

By leading soldiers in the Battle of Concord

By working as a spy to gather secret information

By writing poems to inspire the American troops

By serving as a powder boy in the Continental Navy

Slavery was immediately outlawed in all of the new states.

All African Americans were granted the right to vote for their service.

Some who fought were freed, but the practice of slavery continued.

Most African Americans who fought moved to England.

an end to the practice of slavery.

positions in the new government.

an alliance with American Indian tribes.