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    What is the reason why a large number of African Americans were Loyalists during the American Revolution?

    Question #97342. Asked by author. (Jul 08 08 8:09 AM)


    jaknginger

    		The slaves were promised freedom to join the Loyalist group.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyalist_(American_Revolution)#Black_Loyalists_and_slavery

    Jul 08 08, 8:24 AM

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