The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Kenneth Smith

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of Black men in the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812?

They fought for the United States of America.

They were not allowed to fight.

They fought for the Confederate army.

They were only allowed to serve as laborers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were free Black men in the North initially not allowed to enlist in the Union army during the Civil War?

Racial discrimination and prejudice.

Lack of military skills.

Fear of rebellion.

Lack of interest in fighting.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Frederick Douglass's main argument for allowing Black men to fight in the Union army?

To demonstrate that Black men deserved to be U.S. citizens.

To increase the number of soldiers in the army.

To gain political support for the Union.

To weaken the Confederate army.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Lincoln's decision in 1863 impact Black men?

It allowed them to fight for the United States and their own freedom.

It restricted their roles in the army.

It led to equal pay for Black and white soldiers.

It prevented them from joining the army.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment?

It was one of the first U.S. Army regiments made up entirely of Black men.

It was the first regiment to defeat the Confederate army.

It was the largest regiment in the Union army.

It was led by Frederick Douglass.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the 54th Regiment's charge on Fort Wagner?

Many soldiers died, but their bravery inspired others to enlist.

They successfully captured Fort Wagner.

They retreated without fighting.

They were captured by Confederate soldiers.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What qualities did the Black soldiers of the 54th Regiment demonstrate through their actions?

Courage, determination, and loyalty.

Fear and hesitation.

Disobedience and rebellion.

Indifference and apathy.

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