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why did frederick douglass convince president lincoln to allow black men to fight in the civil war?
select a response.
he wanted them to have the respect of other soldiers.
he wanted them to be able to earn freedom from slavery.
he hoped their service would lead to full citizenship.
he believed their service was necessary for union victory.

Explanation:

Frederick Douglass argued that the military service of Black men was critical to bolstering the Union's forces, which was essential to winning the Civil War and ending slavery. While he also advocated for their rights and respect, his core push to Lincoln centered on the strategic need for their manpower to secure Union victory.

Answer:

He believed their service was necessary for Union victory.