Why did African Americans become patriots

They were promised freedom and money. Also, their owners were a main source of shelter so they needed to fight d

To stay Alive

I believe many of them joined as they were promised freedom if they fought for America

during this time slavery was a very common practice and as the British were already offering freedom to any slave who fought for Great Britain the Colonists eventually offered the same reward

also by joining the army you could escape from a place where you will judged on your skin color to where you will be valued for your bravery and skill