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Why do you think the colonel said that the men of the 54th were better than the white soldiers?
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Why did Colonel Shaw want to lead the Attack on Fort Wagner when he knew it would probably mean many of them would die?
Colonel Shaw of the 54th Massachusetts volunteered to spearhead the assault upon Fort Wagner in order to demonstrate the courage and fighting ability of the African-American soldiers under his command. During the Civil War, there was a great deal of controversy about allowing African-Americans to join the Union Army. Many white northerners believed that African American lacked the bravery and the ability to become effective soldiers. Though the attack by the 54th was costly, it proved that African-Americans soldiers were just as brave as their white counterparts and encouraged more African-Americans to join the Union army.
What did the confedarate soldiers think they were fighting for during the civil war?
Confederate soldiers thought that they were fighting for the sovereignty of the Confederacy, and the right of white southerners to make their own choices and run their own lives (and the lives of their black slaves).
Were African American soldiers segregated from white soldiers in WW1?
i honestly don't know ):
How much did the black soldiers get paid in Vietnam war?
fifty percent -- White soldiers were paid $13 per month while black soldiers were paid $10 with a $3 deduction for clothing, resulting in a net pay of $7. To answer your question, then; black soldiers were paid $6 dollars less than white soldiers, almost half as much. This was ended with the equal pay act passed by Congress in June, 1864 where it was stipulated that black soldiers would receive the same pay, supplies, etc. as white soldiers.
What was the role of African American soldiers in the union army durning the civil war?
The same as white soldiers, to shoot and be shot at.
In the movie glory what happened when the soldiers found out they were getting less pay than the white soldiers what did the colonel do when they ripped up their paychecks?
The colonel exclaimed, If you will take no pay, then I will take no pay until you are paid the same as a white soldier.
When was Colonel White created?
Colonel White was created in 1967.
What did White soldiers think about the 54th and did these thoughts change and why did they change?
The White soldiers thought about the 54th and these thoughts changed how they acted.
What are the black soldiers given in the movie glory?
I think the equal rights as the white soldiers
What is stronger a white lion or white tiger?
I think white lions are better but regular tigers are better than regular lion
Is white people better at rapping more than black people?
yes they are not better there is no diffrence but its what you think not what i think (but maybe i who is better) but just like i said it is what you think!
Why were some men give white feathers in world war 1?
I think it was a sign of pity for the soldiers.
Was the Kentucky Fried Chicken founder black or white?
Colonel Sanders was white......
What was the turning point for colonel shaw in gaining the trust of his men in the movie glory?
either when he got them official uniforms or when he ripped up his own paycheck, refusing to take it if they were not going to get payed the same as white soldiers.
How was the black soldiers treated during the war?
They had to wipe the butts of the white soldiers, and be sex slaves to white soldiers who wanted to get off.
How was the blacks soldiers treated during the war?
They had to wipe the butts of the white soldiers, and be sex slaves to white soldiers who wanted to get off.
How did white soldiers perceive black soldiers?
I have no clue...
