Which of the following was true of African American participation in the War of 1812?
A) Black men represented one-fifth of all American sailors who fought in the war.
B) Blacks were not allowed to fight on land or on sea.
C) Blacks were allowed in the army, but not in the navy.
D) Black men represented two-fifths of all American soldiers who fought in the war.
Answer: A
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