Why did the British offer to free slaves who joined their side?
A) They hoped to inspire anti-slavery forces in New England to switch to the Loyalist side.
B) They wanted to improve their international standing.
C) They hoped to undermine rebellious southern planters.
D) They had already abolished slavery in other parts of the empire.
Answer: C
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