Examine the Detail of the Painting by John Trumbull Titled

Examine the detail of the painting by John Trumbull titled The Battle of Bunker Hill that appears on page 95 of the textbook.What does the man shown holding a gun indicate about blacks' involvement in the Revolutionary War?

A) Black women helped black men fight during the war.
B) White men attempted to stop black men from using guns in the war.
C) Black slaves accompanied their white masters into battle.
D) Blacks did not take part in battles until midway through the war.