Which statement BEST describes Black soldiers’ participation in the Civil War?
Ax B Black soldiers were only allowed to cook, clean and perform hard labor.
Bx C Black soldiers were active in some capacity soon after the start of the war.
D D They were allowed saw to tight, but only in battles taking place outside of the Confederacy.

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1. We first review the options provided:

- **Option A:** States that Black soldiers were only allowed to cook, clean, and perform hard labor.  
   - **Option B:** States that Black soldiers were active in some capacity soon after the start of the war.  
   - **Option C:** States that they were allowed to fight, but only in battles taking place outside of the Confederacy.

2. Historical research shows that although Black soldiers initially faced significant restrictions, by the time of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation in $$1863$$, Black soldiers were actively recruited and participated in combat roles. Their involvement was evident soon after the war had begun in various capacities.

3. This makes Option B the best description since it highlights that Black soldiers were active participants in the war effort early on, not confined solely to support roles or geographically limited battles.

Thus, the correct answer is:

$$ 	extbf{B: Black soldiers were active in some capacity soon after the start of the war.} $$
Black soldiers were active in the war soon after it started.

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