54th Mass. Regiment (Battle of Fort Wagner)

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Which of these was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?
If captured, they could be sold into slavery
They were frequently attacked by other Union soldiers.
If captured, they would be forced to fight for the Confederacy.
They were easily overcome since they had no weapons

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If captured, they could be sold into slavery

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During the Civil War, the most famous African American regiment was

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54th Mass

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Who commanded the 54th Mass?

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Colonel Robert Shaw

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What is one similarity that African Americans and white soldiers faced?

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Courage and Dangers of the War

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Which battle did the 54th Mass gain recognition and fame?

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Fort Wagner

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Which state did the battle of Fort Wagner take place?

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South Carolina

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Which best describes Fort Wagner?

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The North lost, but the 54th Regiment fought with great courage.

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Initially black soldiers received less pay than white soldiers, and black soldiers often received little training and poor equipment. True or False?

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True

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About 186,000 African Americans, many of them former slaves, enlisted in the Union army, and another 30,000 African Americans joined the Union navy. True or False?

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True

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One legacy of the 54th Mass, was that they fought with great courage to save the Union.

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True