Frederick Douglass led the movement to allow African American men to enlist in the Union armed forces. “Once let the black man get upon his person the brass letters U. S. . . . and a musket on his shoulder and bullets in his pocket, and there is no power on earth that can deny that he has earned the right to citizenship.”
—quoted James M. McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom

Describing According to Douglass, why is it important that African Americans be enlisted as soldiers?

A. He believes they would enjoy having a uniform to wear.
B. He believes that it will earn African Americans the right to citizenship.
C. He thinks that only African Americans can free enslaved people.
D. Serving in the army will give them the experience to fight slaveholders.

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