Describe the role African-American soldiers played in the Spanish-American War. What assumptions did white military officials make about black soldiers?
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
Answer:
1. Explain that many African Americans saw the Spanish-American War as an opportunity to demonstrate their patriotism and to diminish white hostility.
2. Note that some African Americans saw the war as hypocritical.
3. Describe the formation of all-black regiments, the use of black officers, and the combat service of black soldiers.
4. Note that discrimination and racial assumptions shaped the deployment of black troops.
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