Question

1. which statement explains why the confederacy did not draft slaves and free blacks into the army?- southerners did not want to enlist african americans into the army.- union troops thought it unfair for african americans to fight for the south.- southerners believed they did not need extra troops.- union troops opposed the enlistment of african americans.

Explanation:

The Confederacy was built on a white supremacist system that viewed African Americans (enslaved and free) as inferior. Southern leaders and society opposed arming or enlisting them, fearing it would undermine the institution of slavery and their social hierarchy. Union opinions did not drive Confederate policy, and the Confederacy did face troop shortages later in the war, so the other options are incorrect.

Answer:

A. Southerners did not want to enlist African Americans into the army.