Which statement is FALSE about how the American Revolution impacted the lives of African Americans?
a) African Americans fought for the side they felt was more likely to offer them freedom.
b) Some colonies had taken steps to end slavery by the end of the war.
c) African Americans were initially banned from the Continental Army.
d) Both the British and Americans recruited African Americans from the beginning of the war.
e) none of the above

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.