Though at first shunned when it was made clear that the Civil War
was to be a white man's fight, Northern blacks sought to contribute
to the war effort from the moment volunteers were called. Initially
taken in as contraband, free blacks and ex-slaves eventually donned
uniforms and fought in more than 400 battles to reunite the Union
and free their brethren from bondage. Incurring blatant prejudice
that saw black soldiers underpaid and denied officer commissions,
the vast majority endured hardship and deprivation in battle after
battle in an attempt to demonstrate bravery and dedication to the
cause. With their willingness and ability to fight initially
questioned, African Americans repeatedly proved their valor.
Discover in ""African Americans and the Civil War"" how, according
to President Abraham Lincoln, black soldiers made the difference
between victory and defeat.
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