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Why did George Washington refuse to let Black men join the Revolutionary War?

A.Black soldiers were seen as ineffective on the battlefield.
B.Arming Black enslaved people was considered a threat to white people
C.Generals expressed concerns that Black enslaved people would escape.
D.There was already a surplus of volunteer soldiers, so Black men were not needed

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Answer:

C. Generals expressed concerns that Black enslaved people would escape.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the revolutionary war, Blacks were enslaved for other purposes, such as making supplies and weapons for the war effort. There was a high chance they could escape during battle and rebel against their White masters.

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