Starting in 1863, why did Frederick Douglas believe that African-Americans should serve as soldiers in the Union army?
a. They could work well as spies, infiltrating large plantations.
b. It was the best way to gain revenge on slaveholders.
c. They needed a paying job.
d. They were better equipped physically to fight.
e. They needed to take ownership of their freedom.
Ans: e. They needed to take ownership of their freedom.
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