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In 1862, Frederick Douglass wrote, "Negroes have repeatedly threaded their way through the lines of the rebels exposing themselves to bullets to convey important information to the loyal army of the Potomac."

Source: Markle, Donald E. Spies and Spymasters of the Civil War. New York. Hippocrene Books, 1995; pp. 64 - 65.

Which statement best summarizes Frederick Douglass' comments about African American spies?


African American spies were often killed in the line of duty

African American spies mainly worked on naval ships during the American Civil War

African Americans were often refused to relay information to the Union army

African Americans would put themselves in danger to relay information to the Union army.

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African Americans would put themselves in danger to relay information to the Union army.
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