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Which of the following statements regarding black soldiers during the American Revolution is FALSE? a. George Washington initially refused to allow black recruits, but later changed his mind. b. No southern colony allowed black soldiers to serve in its militia. c. A total of approximately 5,000 African Americans served in state militias and in the Continental army and navy. d. Blacks and whites served together in racially integrated Continental army units.

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B. No southern state allowed blacks to serve in its militia.

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