Why did many slaves and freedmen ally themselves with the british cause during the american revolution?
a)
they believed the colonists were disloyal to the crown and chose to fight for continued british control.
b)
they hoped great britain would make them british citizens if they agreed to fight against colonial independence.
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c)
they believed their own liberation from slavery was of higher priority than the colonies' independence from britain.
d)
they immigrated from great britain and felt they would be betraying their homeland if they fought against great britain.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?