Which of the following prompted General George Washington to embrace b

Which of the following prompted General George Washington to embrace black volunteers for the patriot cause in the winter of 1777-1778?

A) White troops overwhelmingly supported the idea of black volunteers joining the army.
B) Washington dropped his initial concern that arms given to black soldiers might eventually support a slave revolt throughout the colonies.
C) The military situation had become very dire for the patriot cause by the winter of 1777-1778.
D) In February 1778, Rhode Island offered freedom to black slaves who enlisted for military service in the war against Great Britain.

ANSWER
Answer: C