Originally organized under the auspices of the Confederacy,the Native Guards consisted of free blacks (including some black slaveholders) from which state?

A) South Carolina
B) Virginia
C) Alabama
D) Louisiana

Native Guards

Historical units of African American soldiers, particularly during the Civil War, challenging racial stereotypes and fighting for freedom and recognition.

Free Blacks

Individuals of African descent who were not enslaved, living in a time when slavery was a legal institution in various parts of the world, especially significant in the context of American history pre-Civil War.

Louisiana

A state in the southern region of the United States, known for its distinct French Creole culture, Mardi Gras, and as the birthplace of jazz.