What stance did the Continental Army under George Washington take with regard to the enlistment of black soldiers from July 1775 through the fall of that year?
A) Free blacks were allowed to enlist,but not slaves.
B) Free blacks could not enlist,but masters could send their slaves to fight in their place.
C) Both free blacks and slaves were allowed to enlist as long as they were healthy and old enough to bear arms.
D) Neither free blacks nor slaves would be allowed to enlist.
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