African American soldiers in the Union
A. were not paid for their military service.
B. were allowed only to dig trenches and transport water.
C. experienced a higher mortality rate than white soldiers.
D. died in combat in larger numbers than white soldiers.
E. constituted a large segment of the initial volunteers who joined the war effort.
Answer: C
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