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Why did General George Washington reverse his decision and again allow enslaved men to fight in the Continental forces?

A. The Continental Army needed more soldiers to replace deserters.
B. Washington wanted to counteract the Dunmore Proclamation, which was drawing enslaved people to the Loyalist forces.
C. Washington was persuaded to change his orders by northern abolitionists.

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Answer: I think it's A.

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