What did Virginia governor Lord Dunmore promise slaves in 1775?
A) They would be freed if they helped the colonial cause.
B) They could return to Africa if they continued to serve Virginia until after the revolution.
C) Their children would be considered free citizens if they did not fight for the British.
D) They would be granted refuge if they had escaped from Florida
E) If they were able-bodied and helped in restoring royal authority over rebel colonists, they would be granted freedom.
E
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