Question

now that african american men were allowed to join the union army, formerly enslaved people had to consider whether to join. in the table below, decide if each row would be a reason for or against enlisting in the army.
reason for enlisting
reason against enlisting
as an african american man, im not allowed to serve as an officer in the union army.
i could help the union win the war and end slavery in the united states.
if i were captured by confederate soldiers, i might be re-enslaved.

Explanation:

1. For the statement "As an African American man, I'm not allowed to serve as an officer in the Union army.": This is a barrier to full equality in the military, so it is a reason against enlisting.
2. For the statement "I could help the Union win the war and end slavery in the United States.": This directly aligns with the goal of ending slavery, so it is a reason for enlisting.
3. For the statement "If I were captured by Confederate soldiers, I might be re-enslaved.": This is a severe personal risk, so it is a reason against enlisting.

Answer:

• "As an African American man, I'm not allowed to serve as an officer in the Union army.": Reason against enlisting (select the lower radio button for this row)
• "I could help the Union win the war and end slavery in the United States.": Reason for enlisting (select the upper radio button for this row)
• "If I were captured by Confederate soldiers, I might be re-enslaved.": Reason against enlisting (select the lower radio button for this row)