Which of the following best describes the role of African American men during the Civil War?(1 point)

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African American men fought side by side white soldiers
African American men fought side by side white soldiers

African American men served in segregated regiments

Answer 1

The response that best describes the role of African American men during the Civil War is:

African American men served in segregated regiments.

While African American men did fight alongside white soldiers at times, they primarily served in segregated units, such as the United States Colored Troops (USCT), which were made up of Black soldiers commanded by white officers.