Before the Emancipation Proclamation, African Americans

A. were not allowed in the north

B. were not allowed in border states

C. could not join the union military

D. could not join the confederate military

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Amaya Bridges

15 March, 13:00

Before the Emancipation Proclamation, African Americans

A. were not allowed in the north

B. were not allowed in border states

C. could not join the union military

D. could not join the confederate military

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Jazlyn Mcintyre · Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

It was not until Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 that African-Americans could join the Union army. This move by Lincoln allowed for a significant increase in the amount of manpower available for the Union war effort.

Before the Emancipation Proclamation, African AmericansA. were not allowed in the northB. were not allowed in border statesC. could not join the union militaryD. could not join the confederate military

Before the Emancipation Proclamation, African Americans

A. were not allowed in the north

B. were not allowed in border states

C. could not join the union military

D. could not join the confederate military