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What was Lincoln's primary motivation for enlisting Black soldiers during the Civil War?
What percentage of the Union army did Black soldiers represent during the Civil War?
What was the primary role of the majority of United States Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War?
How does the content suggest that Lincoln's desire to enlist Black soldiers may have been influenced by a desire to maintain segregation?
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What does the passage suggest about the role of Black soldiers in the Union war effort?
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Study Notes
Lincoln's View on Black Enlistment
- Lincoln's language implied a desire to segregate African American troops from white soldiers in the main armies.
Black Soldiers in the Civil War
- Over 180,000 Black men served in the Union army, making up 10% of the total force.
- Despite their numbers, the majority of United States Colored Troops (USCT) were stationed behind the lines as garrison forces.
- USCT often performed noncombat roles, such as laboring, instead of engaging in direct combat.
Lincoln's Remarks on Black Soldiering
- In August 1863, Lincoln stated that Black soldiering would "soon close the contest" by weakening the enemy and strengthening the Union.
- He believed that Black soldiering was a valuable resource that needed to be "vigorously applied" to achieve a Union victory.
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Description
Explore Abraham Lincoln's perspective on African American involvement in the Civil War, including his thoughts on segregating Black troops and its impact on the conflict.
