Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary War

What was a major concern of the Continental Army regarding black soldiers?

• They might switch sides.

• They could lead to slave revolts.

• They might not be skilled enough.

• They would demand higher pay.

Which regiment was almost entirely composed of black men and promised freedom after the war?

• The first New York Regiment

• The first Virginia Regiment

• The first Rhode Island Regiment

• The first Massachusetts Regiment

How many black soldiers fought for the Patriots during the Revolutionary War?

• About 5,000

• About 2,000

• About 8,000

• About 10,000

What was the British strategy regarding black soldiers in the colonies?

• To promote abolitionism

• To send them back to Africa

• To train them as officers

• To exploit tensions between enslaved people and plantation owners

Who was the first patriot killed in the revolution during the Boston Massacre?

• Crispus Attucks

• Salem Poor

• James Armistead Lafayette

• Colonel Tye