How did African Americans perform in battle? A) They did not follow orders and gave up easily. B) They refused to fight. C) They fought with great bravery and determination. D) They deserted their regiments.

(C) They fought with great bravery and determination.

Black soldiers served in artillery and infantry and performed all noncombat support functions that sustain an army, as well. Black carpenters, chaplains, cooks, guards, laborers, nurses, scouts, spies, steamboat pilots, surgeons, and teamsters also contributed to the war cause.