Which of the following was a consequence of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation, issued in November 1775?
A. The Second Continental Congress decided to allow African Americans to enlist in the Continental Army.
B. Yeoman farmers began to desert the Virginia militia and rally to the British side.
C. Slaves rallied to the British side in greater numbers than expected.
D. The Virginia assembly was forcibly disbanded, and many of its leaders were arrested.
Answer: A
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