All of the following statements about the African American soldiers are true EXCEPT

Question

a
African American soldiers made up of just one percent of U.S. troops
b
African American soldiers served in segregated units
c
African American soldiers initially earned less than whites
d
African American soldiers risked being enslaved or murdered if caught by the Confederate military

Answer 1

The statement that is NOT true is:

a. African American soldiers made up of just one percent of U.S. troops.

In reality, African American soldiers constituted a significant portion of the Union Army during the Civil War, often estimated to be around 10% to 15% of the total forces at various points. The other statements about African American soldiers are accurate.