Which statement best describes the plight of Black soldiers during the Revolutionary War?
a. The Patriots treated black soldiers better than the British did.
b. Blacks received lower pay than whites in both armies.
c. Blacks were still considered slaves by the British, although they were legally free people.
d. Over 10,000 slaves won their freedom by fighting for the Patriots.
ANSWER: b
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