Black Men Fight for the Union

African Americans in War

Let's learn a little bit about African Americans that fought in the Civil War!

African Americans in the War!

• Black soldiers fought in the war after the battle of Antietam

• They were some of the best soldiers!

African Americans that were fighting against slavery wanted to join the Army and fight for their cause!

Colonel Shaw

He led the first all black group of soldiers into battle in the war

They fought at the Battle of Fort Wagner!

Although the battle is not a Union victory, these soldiers show the rest of the Union Army that black people are some of the best soldiers we have

It helps lead to fairer treatment of African Americans after the war

Multiple Choice

Who were some of the best soldiers in the war?

• women

• white soldiers

• black soldiers

Multiple Choice

Who led the first group of black soldiers in the war?

• Robert e. Lee

• Colonel Shaw

• Abraham Lincoln

Multiple Choice

What battle did this group of black soldiers fight in?

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Fort Wagner

Multiple Choice

What does this lead to for African Americans after the war?

• better treatment

• slavery

Poll

Do you think the black soldiers fighting the war were brave?

• Absolutely!

• No Way

• A little bit

• I don't know