Author Question: Why did most whites not want blacks to enlist in the army? A) They thought that blacks were too ... (Read 108 times)

jazziefee · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

Why did most whites not want blacks to enlist in the army?

A) They thought that blacks were too cowardly to fight.
B) They thought that arming blacks would inspire rebellion of slaves across the South.
C) They lacked the equipment and uniforms to accept everyone.
D) They thought that blacks were cowardly and their enlistment would inspire rebellion.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of Lord Dunmore's proclamation in November 1775?

A) Since no slave could read, it had little effect on black participation.
B) Dunmore promised to free slaves who joined the British army.
C) The proclamation had little effect of any kind on the Americans, who kept very tight control over their slaves.
D) Dunmore promised that the slaves would be used according to their intellect and leadership abilities.