Question

Lincoln's decision to arm black soldiers occurred at what point?

As soon as he realized military emancipation would not work
As soon as he was convinced that Northern generals would agree
Only once he was convinced it was necessary to save the Union
Only once he was convinced that Southerners would abolish slavery

Answer 1

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The decision to arm black men by Lincoln comes from the military necessity, in order to win the war.

Only once he was convinced it was necessary to save the Union

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Answer 2

The answer is C) Only once he was convinced it was necessary to save the union.

Lincoln said "When, early in the war, General Fremont attempted military emancipation, I forbade it, because I did not then think it an indispensable necessity. When, a little later, General Cameron, then Secretary of War, suggested the arming of the blacks, I objected, because I did not yet think it an indispensable necessity. When, still later, General Hunter attempted military emancipation, I forbade it, because I did not yet think the indispensable necessity had come.