Question

what role did black soldiers play in the siege of petersburg?
a. they spied on the confederate army for general sherman.
b. they carried supplies into union camps, risking their lives.
c. they joined the union and reinforced the number of troops.
d. they shelled and destroyed confederate trenches.

Explanation:

During the Siege of Petersburg in the American - Civil War, many Black soldiers joined the Union army and increased the number of troops available to the Union forces. Option A is incorrect as it is not related to the Siege of Petersburg. Option B is not the main role of Black soldiers in this siege. Option D is an over - statement of their role in the siege.

Answer:

C. They joined the Union and reinforced the number of troops.