Which of the following statements regarding black soldiers during the American Revolution is FALSE?
a. No southern state allowed blacks to serve in its militia.
b. A total of approximately 5,000 African Americans served in state militias and in the Continental army and navy.
c. Rhode Island, which had a relatively high black population for New England, formed a black regiment.
d. George Washington initially refused to allow black recruits, but later changed his mind.
e. Blacks and whites served together in racially integrated Continental army units.
Ans: a. No southern state allowed blacks to serve in its militia.
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