Question

In 1778, the Rhode Island legislature declared, "the wisest, the freest, and bravest nations . . . liberated their slaves, and enlisted them as soldiers to fight in defence of their country." Lawmakers in which state would most likely have agreed with this statement?

Answer 1

Massachusetts

Step-by-step explanation:

Massachusetts was the state that argued that the slaves should be allowed to join the Union army. This was also significant for the slaves as it is believed in some circles that it was the end to slavery which led to the war. Also, the 54th Massachusetts infantry unit did induct slaves as soldiers in 1863. Hence, Massachusetts is the right answer to this.