Which of the following statements is true about African American soldiers during the Civil War?

Question

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• They were used to fill the ranks in regiments left by deceased white soldiers.
• They were often given hard, menial jobs instead of seeing combat.
• They enlisted in large numbers at the start of the war.
• Their regiments were led by African American officers.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement about African American soldiers during the Civil War is:

• They were often given hard, menial jobs instead of seeing combat.

While African American soldiers did eventually see combat and contributed significantly to the war effort, particularly with the establishment of the United States Colored Troops (USCT), many initially faced discrimination and were assigned roles that did not involve direct combat.