Question

In 1862, Congress passed a law that stated

Answer 1

B. african americans could enlist in the military

Answer 2

In 1862, Congress passed a law that stated that

B. African Americans COULD enlist in the military. 

This is because if African American soldiers were captured by the Confederates, they were treated more harshly then if it were a "white" Union soldier.

The African Americans had the choice to join or not.



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