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During the Civil War, approximately how many African American soldiers fought?
During the Civil War, approximately how many African American soldiers fought?
- 50,000
- 100,000
- 150,000 (correct)
- 200,000
What percentage of the Union army did African American soldiers make up by the end of the Civil War?
What percentage of the Union army did African American soldiers make up by the end of the Civil War?
- 20%
- 5%
- 15%
- 10% (correct)
Why were many African Americans eager to fight in the Civil War?
Why were many African Americans eager to fight in the Civil War?
- To assert their freedom (correct)
- To support the Southern states
- To protect their property
- To gain political power
At the start of the Civil War, what was the Northern government's stance on emancipation?
At the start of the Civil War, what was the Northern government's stance on emancipation?
What issue arose at the start of the Civil War regarding slaves who escaped to Union lines?
What issue arose at the start of the Civil War regarding slaves who escaped to Union lines?
During the Civil War, what did General Butler call the escaped slaves who sought refuge with the Union army?
During the Civil War, what did General Butler call the escaped slaves who sought refuge with the Union army?
What did General Butler do with the fugitive slaves who sought refuge with the Union army?
What did General Butler do with the fugitive slaves who sought refuge with the Union army?
What policy changes opened the door for African Americans to enlist in the Union army?
What policy changes opened the door for African Americans to enlist in the Union army?
What hardships did African American soldiers face during the Civil War?
What hardships did African American soldiers face during the Civil War?
What did General Butler dub the fugitive slaves who sought refuge with the Union army?
What did General Butler dub the fugitive slaves who sought refuge with the Union army?
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