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.