How did the Emancipation Proclamation and Militia Act benefit the Union war effort?
A. They made it possible for Northern women to serve in the military.
B. They enabled thousands of African Americans to join the Union army.
C. They helped convince American Indians in the South not to support the Confederacy.
D. They made it more difficult for Southern plantations to provide food for the Confederacy.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

The Emancipation Proclamation and the Militia Act enabled thousands of African Americans to join the Union Army, significantly increasing its strength. These measures not only added manpower but also weakened the Confederacy and underscored the Union's commitment to ending slavery. As a result, the correct answer is B: They enabled thousands of African Americans to join the Union army.
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The Emancipation Proclamation and the Militia Act enabled thousands of African Americans to join the Union Army, significantly increasing its strength. These measures not only added manpower but also weakened the Confederacy and underscored the Union's commitment to ending slavery. As a result, the correct answer is B: They enabled thousands of African Americans to join the Union army. 
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