HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
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They were not allowed in the military.
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They served in segregated combat units.
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They only served in non-combat positions.
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They served in fully integrated combat units.
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Detailed explanation-1: -By the end of the Civil War, roughly 179, 000 black men (10% of the Union Army) served as soldiers in the U.S. Army and another 19, 000 served in the Navy. Nearly 40, 000 black soldiers died over the course of the war-30, 000 of infection or disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite promises of equal treatment, blacks were relegated to separate regiments commanded by white officers. Black soldiers received less pay than white soldiers, inferior benefits, and poorer food and equipment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although many served in the infantry and artillery, discriminatory practices resulted in large numbers of African-American soldiers being assigned to perform non-combat, support duties as cooks, laborers, and teamsters. African-American soldiers were paid $10 per month, from which $3 was deducted for clothing.