During the civil war, why did the union navy enlist african americans before the union army?
select the best answer from the choices provided.
a.
african americans were already present in the navy in large numbers.
b.
african american sailors were segregated on separate ships.
c.
secretary of the navy robert smalls was african american.
d.
the army enlisted african americans before the navy.

African American sailors were segregated on separate ships.

Explanation:

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