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To maintain the government that men 100 years previous had fought and died to create. Many people ignorantly think that the Union was fighting to end slavery. No. That was one of the many reasons they were fighting the Confederacy. The number one reason was to preserve the United States and prevent secession from ripping the country in half.
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In which Civil War army did escaped slaves from Georgia most often serve?
The Union Army
What Civil War army did escaped slaves from Georgia most often serve?
the Union Army
Could African Americans serve in the union army?
Yes. There was an African American unit in the union army. They were still paid less than the white soldiers and had white officers. A good movie to watch on this is GLORY.
How did runaway slaves manage to serve in the army despite the ban on slave?
The Union allowed blacks to serve in the army. The Confederates did not allow slaves to fight in combat so they only used blacks for non-combat issues such as servants.
How did some runaway slaves manage to serve in the army despite the ban on slave?
The Union allowed blacks to serve in the army. The Confederates did not allow slaves to fight in combat so they only used blacks for non-combat issues such as servants.
Was Sullivan ballou for the north or south?
Sullivan Ballou was a soldier from the North, specifically from Rhode Island. He served as a major in the Union Army during the American Civil War and is best known for his poignant letter to his wife written just before the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861. His letter reflects his deep love for her and his commitment to the Union cause.
In which Civil War army did escaped slaves from Georgia most often serve?
The Union Army
What Civil War army did escaped slaves from Georgia most often serve?
the Union Army
When did people serve to be in the union army side?
during the civil war
What army did most escaped slaves from Georgia most often serve?
union
How many years did Abraham Lincoln serve in the Union army?
None. He was president at the time.
Why did president Lincoln have a hard time finding generals to serve in the Union Army?
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Who was the first black woman to serve as a spy for the union army during the civil war?
Harriet Tubman served as a spy and scout for the Union Army during the Civil War.
Could African Americans serve in the union army?
Yes. There was an African American unit in the union army. They were still paid less than the white soldiers and had white officers. A good movie to watch on this is GLORY.
What did Robert todd Lincoln serve as in the civil war?
A Union Army Captain, for the last three months of the war.
What was Union army's response to the emancipation proclamation?
It allowed African Americans to serve in non-combat positions only
How did runaway slaves manage to serve in the army despit The ban on slaves?
The Union allowed blacks to serve in the army. The Confederates did not allow slaves to fight in combat so they only used blacks for non-combat issues such as servants.
