Question

Why did enslaved people run away to join the British forces?

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Responses

Enslaved people were seeking liberty.
Enslaved people were seeking liberty.

Enslaved people wanted to fight Native Americans.
Enslaved people wanted to fight Native Americans.

Enslaved people wanted to flee from the Loyalists.
Enslaved people wanted to flee from the Loyalists.

Enslaved people were following slaveholders.

Answer 1

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Enslaved people were seeking liberty.

Answer 2

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Enslaved people ran away to join the British forces primarily because they were seeking liberty. They saw the British as potential allies who were offering freedom to those who joined their cause. The British had promised freedom to any enslaved person who fought for them, which motivated many to seek refuge with them. These enslaved individuals saw this as an opportunity to escape the oppressive conditions of slavery and secure their own freedom. It is important to note, however, that not all enslaved people chose to join the British forces and their motivations varied.