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54th Regiment of Massachusetts
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What is a name of an African American regiment during the US Civil War?
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.
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 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.
Who was a famous African American from the American Civil War?
Frederick Douglas
This famous African American is a poet historian author and civil rights activists?
this famous African American is a poet,historian,author,and civil-rights activist.
American Civil War in South Carolina?
yes the African American civil war regiment
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.
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
What is a name of an African American regiment during the US Civil War?
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.
What was the name of the African American unit that led the attack on Fort Wagner?
The African American unit that led the attack on Fort Wagner was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. This regiment, composed predominantly of African American soldiers, fought bravely during the assault on July 18, 1863, as part of the Union's efforts in the Civil War. Their courageous charge, despite heavy casualties, played a significant role in changing perceptions about African American soldiers in the military.
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
Denzel Washington starred with Dakota Fanning in what 2004 film?
Glory A film about the first all african-american civil war regiment.
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 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.
Who was Robert Gould Shaw?
He was a white Union officer who led the first African-American volunteer regiment in the Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) was just 25 years old when he was killed leading a regiment of black soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, into battle during the American Civil War. The 1989 Civil War film "Glory" was a dramatization of Shaw's leadership of the regiment. Matthew Broderick portrayed Shaw, and the film also featured actors Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
54 regiment is about?
The 54th Regiment of Massachusetts was a Volunteer Infantry that showed an extended service in the American Civil War. It consisted of black soldiers.
