In what way was the experience of the Spanish-American War ironic for African-American soldiers?
A) Most of the people that African-American soldiers fought against in Cuba had the same African heritage.
B) African Americans were not permitted to fight in the Cuban conflict but were allowed to fight in the Philippines.
C) African Americans were not permitted to fight in Cuba and could only work as cooks, medics, and servants to white soldiers.
D) The United States was finally recognizing the freedom and humanity of African Americans, while invading Cuba.
E) The United States were fighting to give Cubans freedom, yet they denied many freedoms to African Americans.
Answer: E
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