Question

independent practice
what effect did the emancipation proclamation have on the union army?
a. it began accepting african american recruits for the first time.
b. it refused to recruit african americans.
c. it actively began recruiting african american soldiers to fight.
d. it allowed african americans to serve in non-combat positions only.

Explanation:

The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) authorized the Union to actively enlist African American men as soldiers for combat roles, marking a formal shift to recruit them for frontline service. Prior to this, African American service was limited or informal, and after the proclamation, the Union launched widespread recruitment efforts for them to fight.

Answer:

C. It actively began recruiting African American soldiers to fight.