Slaves+Role+in+the+Revolutionary+War

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington Refused to recruit black slaves. However, the British, in 1775, issued a proclamation stating that slaves belonging to rebels could fight for the British and be freed for their service. After this proclamation was issued many southern slaves began to run away. Although, when the Rebels were in need, George Washington came around and began to recruit black soldiers as well. By the time the war was over 5000 black soldiers fought in the Revolutionary War, for every state except for Georgia and South Carolina.