Question

Which of the following statements best describes the role of African-
Americans during the Civil War?
(A) African-Americans were readily conscripted into combat duty early
on both sides.
(B) At the war’s start, the North quickly created numerous African-
American combat units.
(C) While the Union desegregated its military, the Confederacy refused.
(D) African-Americans were not allowed to serve in either side’s navy.
(E) The Emancipation Proclamation increased African-American
enlistments in the North.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the role of African- Americans during the Civil War would be that "(E) The Emancipation Proclamation increased African-American enlistments in the North," since this showed that the Civil War was being fought on the side of the Union in their favor.