10 Questions
Which group of soldiers faced rampant discrimination and earned less pay than white soldiers in the Union army?
African American soldiers
What percentage of the Union army did Black men make up during the war?
10 percent
What did African American soldiers symbolize to their friends and families?
Both the destruction of slavery and the embodiment of liberation
During the Civil War, Black soldiers fought in battles and skirmishes in which of the following states?
Louisiana and South Carolina
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It was the bloodiest battle of the war
Which of the following statements about enslaved laborers in the Confederate army is true?
They were coerced into serving as camp servants
During the New York City Draft Riots in July 1863, how many citizens were killed by white rioters?
Over 100
What was the largest civil disturbance in the United States at that time (aside from the war itself)?
The New York City Draft Riots
In the Confederacy, who could escape the draft?
Those who owned 10 or more enslaved laborers
What did Rose O'Neal Greenhow do to support the Confederate cause?
She spied on the Confederacy
Quiz: Understanding Lincoln's Views on Black Enlistment Test your knowledge on Abraham Lincoln's perspective on Black enlistment during the Civil War. Learn about the language he used and his implicit desire to segregate African American troops from white soldiers. Explore the impact of Black soldiering on weakening the enemy and strengthening the Union.
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