The continental congress was afraid that if they allowed african americans to fight in the continental army there would be a slave uprising. what changed to make them allow slaves to fight in the army?

a
realized they were discriminating against african americans and decided to let them fight
b
realized they needed to even out the ratio of white soldiers to african american
c
realized they were outnumbered by the british and needed more manpower
d
realized they were winning against the british and wanted extra back up troops

necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.