Question

Which of the following statements is true about African American soldiers during the Civil War?

A.
They were used to fill the ranks in regiments left by deceased white soldiers.

B.
They were often given hard, menial jobs instead of seeing combat.

C.
They enlisted in large numbers at the start of the war.

D.
Their regiments were led by African American officers.

Answer 1

Answer: B.They were often given hard, menial jobs instead of seeing combat.

Explanation: African American soldiers received less payment during the Civil War, because the whites considered them suitable solely for hard, menial jobs rather than serious military operations.