Quiz on the Movie 'Glory' and the Civil War

What is the main focus of the movie "Glory"?

• The life of Abraham Lincoln

• The story of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment

• The battles of the Civil War

• The abolition of slavery in the 20th century

What did Frederick Douglass advocate to President Lincoln?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To end slavery as part of the war effort

• To expand the Union territories

• To focus on economic development

What was the promise made by Lincoln regarding slavery?

• To end slavery immediately

• To prevent slavery from extending to new territories

• To allow slavery in the Union

• To negotiate with slave owners

How many black soldiers lost their lives in the struggle, according to the document?

• 27,000

• 37,000

• 47,000

• 57,000

What was the significance of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment?

• It was the first regiment to use advanced weaponry

• It was the first regiment to fight in the Western Theater

• It was one of the first black regiments in the Union Army

• It was the largest regiment in the Union Army

What message did the 54th's battle at Battery Wagner convey to Americans?

• The importance of naval power

• The need for more artillery

• Black men would fight for freedom and the Union

• The superiority of cavalry units

How many soldiers from the 54th Massachusetts were killed or fatally wounded?

• 36

• 54

• 77

• 174

What was the total number of Union soldiers killed, wounded, and missing?

• 36

• 145

• 181

• 281

What did the Confederates do with the slain Union soldiers?

• Buried them with honors

• Stripped them of apparel and souvenirs

• Sent them back to the Union

• Left them on the battlefield

What was the outcome of the battle for the Union forces?

• Immediate victory

• Heavy losses but strategic success

• Complete defeat

• Stalemate