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During the Civil War, many African Americans played a crucial role in the fight for freedom and equality, both as soldiers and as laborers. Approximately 180,000 African American men served in the United States Colored Troops (USCT), contributing significantly to the Union's efforts. Additionally, enslaved individuals escaped to Union lines, where they were often employed in support roles, further undermining the Confederacy. The war ultimately led to the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate-held territories.

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