Can You Conquer This Civil War Quiz?

Karyn Bailey|History|25 Oct 2019

In what year were African Americans allowed to fight for the Union?

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A group of American American soldiers are photographed next to a general.
Retry Correct Incorrect The allowance of African Americans to fight for the Union in 1863 may have been the tipping point that earned their victory. However, black soldiers were paid less than white soldiers, and refused their salary for 18 months before they finally earned equal pay.
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In what year were African Americans allowed to fight for the Union?

  • 1861
  • They were never allowed to fight.
  • 1865
  • 1863
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