Question

what motivated most african - american soldiers to fight in the revolutionary war with the patriots?
□ the fear of what would happen if they did not fight in the war
□ the desire to become free after serving in the patriot army
□ the hope that the war would also bring an end to slavery
□ the need to protect their families

Explanation:

To determine the motivation for African - American soldiers in the Revolutionary War with the Patriots, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Fear of consequences for not fighting is not the primary motivator.
• Option 2: The hope that serving in the Patriot army would lead to freedom was a major motivator. Many African - Americans saw military service as a path to emancipation.
• Option 3: While ending slavery was a hope, the direct desire for personal freedom after service was more immediate.
• Option 4: Protecting families was a factor, but the desire for freedom was a more prominent motivator for enlisting in the Patriot cause.

Answer:

The desire to become free after serving in the Patriot army (the third option in the list, with the text "The desire to become free after serving in the Patriot army")