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Question 17 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

In 1862, Congress passed a law that stated

Answer
A
African Americans had to join the military to gain their freedom.
B
African Americans could enlist in the military.
C
freed African Americans had to serve in the military.
D
African Americans could not enlist in the military.

Explanation

In 1862, Congress passed the Militia Act, which allowed African Americans to serve in the Union military. It did not require all African Americans to enlist in order to gain freedom, so B, “African Americans could enlist in the military,” is correct.

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