What was the consequence for Sergeant William Walker of the 21st U.S. Colored Infantry when he had his men lay down their arms in protest over unequal pay?
A) He was convicted of mutiny and executed.
B) He was passed over for promotion.
C) He was imprisoned without a trial until the conclusion of the war.
D) He was given a combat assignment where he was almost certain to be killed.
E) He was dishonorably discharged from the army.
A
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