Why Did Most Whites Not Want Blacks to Enlist in the Army

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why did most whites not want blacks to enlist in the army?

• A) They thought that blacks were too cowardly to fight.
• B) They thought that arming blacks would inspire rebellion of slaves across the South.
• C) They lacked the equipment and uniforms to accept everyone.
• D) They thought that blacks were cowardly and their enlistment would inspire rebellion.

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