The simple fact that most Northerners were not Abolitionists.
Most of the rank-&-file objected to having to feed, accommodate and guard thousands of freed slaves, on top of al their other duties.
Only with time did they see that this new manpower could fill the junior ranks, and make opportunities for existing troops to gain promotion.
To enlist African Americans as soldiers in the British army.
Me
South Carolina
Yes, and there was a special unit of African American soldiers in the Union army. They had white officers and did fight in battles. A good movie on this is "Glory" with Denzal Washington. Very powerful.
The civil war was about slavery so aferican Americans would enlist to fight for their freedom
Because they were trying to fight for their freedom.
The simple fact that most Northerners were not Abolitionists. Most of the rank-&-file objected to having to feed, accommodate and guard thousands of freed slaves, on top of al their other duties. Only with time did they see that this new manpower could fill the junior ranks, and make opportunities for existing troops to gain promotion.
yes
The ability to enlist foreign soldiers, Loyalists, and Native Americans in their military forces.
Civil War black soldiers were eager to enlist in the Union Army. ... fight againstslavery and they believed that military service would allow them to prove their ...However, it was thought that African Americans would be used as militarylaborers, ...
Pretty much he was orderd to do so by congress.
In the Union Army, one aspect that did not constitute discrimination against African Americans was their recognition and acceptance as soldiers, particularly after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. African American troops, such as the United States Colored Troops (USCT), were officially allowed to enlist and serve in combat roles, showcasing their contributions to the war effort. While they faced challenges, including lower pay and racial prejudice, their enlistment represented a significant shift in the perception of African Americans' capabilities and rights during the Civil War.