Why did slaves fight on both sides in the Revolutionary War?

Slaves fought on both sides in the Revolutionary War primarily for the promise of freedom and better treatment. The British offered emancipation to enslaved people who would join their ranks, leading many to fight for the Crown. Conversely, some American colonists also enlisted enslaved individuals, promising them freedom in return for their service. This complex dynamic reflected the desperate hopes of enslaved people to secure their liberty amid the conflict.