Question

When Congress passed the Second Confiscation and Militia Act of July

17, 1862, what kind of control did it give the president?
Please help! (This is due today)

Answer 1

The Militia act of July 1862 authorized the President to employ black people on behalf of the Union war effort as laborers and soldiers.

Step-by-step explanation:

"whenever the President of the United States shall call forth the militia of the States, to be employed in the service of the United States, he may specify in his call the period for which such service will be required,"

-from the Militia act of July 1862