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What is a name of an African American regiment during the US Civil War?
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∙ 11y ago
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry was one of the first official all-black unit on either side. It served with distinction as part of the Union Army, and their story is the basis of the movie Glory.
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∙ 11y ago
One name of an African American regiment during the US Civil War is the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. It was one of the most well-known black regiments and is remembered for its bravery in the assault on Fort Wagner in 1863. The regiment was depicted in the 1989 film "Glory."
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What was the most celebrated African American regiment of the Civil War?
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
What did the African American during the civil war besides cook and clean?
Many African-Americans took up arms for their country. (Both for the Confederacy adn the Union.) For example, the 54th Massachusetts was a well-known all Black regiment. The African-American men that fought for the Confederacy were also promised freedom.
Which side did the slaves support during the Civil War?
In the South, the slaves were often used to aid their 'masters' in battles although not participating in the war itself. Former slaves were recruited by the North and volunteered proudly. The most famous regiment was the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The first African-American regiment was the South Carolina 1st regiment.
What African American woman was nicknamed moses during the civil war?
Harriet Tubman
What was the role of Virginia's American Indians during the civil war?
They were used as slaves like African citizens
What is the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was significant because it was an African-American regiment. The regiment saw substantial service during the American Civil War.
American Civil War in South Carolina?
yes the African American civil war regiment
What was the most celebrated African American regiment of the Civil War?
54th Regiment of Massachusetts
What states had the most incidents of racial injustices during the African American's Civil Rights movement?
African American's in the civil war African American's in the civil war
Was colonel Robert shaw in the civil war?
Yes he was in the CIVIL war. He was in charge of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. The first African American Regiment.
Who was the first african-american civil war soldier to receive the congressional medal honor?
William Carney was the first African-American recipient for his actions on July 18, 1863 at Fort Wagner, S.C. as a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War
Who were some African Americans involved in the US Civil War?
Frederick Douglas helped recruit for the 54th Massachusetts regiment, one of the first official black regiment units in the United States during the Civil War.
What was the first All African American regiment during the Civil War?
i don't know but it is Germans IMPROVEMENT. The 1st Louisiana Native Guard, which was formally admitted into the United States Army on Sept.27,1862
What did the African American during the civil war besides cook and clean?
Many African-Americans took up arms for their country. (Both for the Confederacy adn the Union.) For example, the 54th Massachusetts was a well-known all Black regiment. The African-American men that fought for the Confederacy were also promised freedom.
Which side did the slaves support during the Civil War?
In the South, the slaves were often used to aid their 'masters' in battles although not participating in the war itself. Former slaves were recruited by the North and volunteered proudly. The most famous regiment was the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The first African-American regiment was the South Carolina 1st regiment.
What is 1989 movie based on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War?
Glory
What 1989 movie is based on the history of the 54th Massacussets Volunteer Regiment during the American Civil War?
Glory.
