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Certain politicians asserted that African Americans
would not make good soldiers. Cite specific examples
from the text that refute that claim. What is the
significance of the 54t Massachusetts Regiment?

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Some specific instances that showed that African Americans made good soldiers were:

  • 15 African Americans got the Medal of Honor in the battles for Richmond and Petersburg.
  • African Americans protected the rail lines when General Sherman marched on Atlanta.
  • Confederate govenor of Louisiana tried to get the Confederacy to recruit African Americans.

The significance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment is that it showed African Americans were brave in the assault on Fort Wagner.

How did African Americans serve the Union army?

After President Lincoln allowed African Americans into the Union army, they distinguished themselves and proved that they were just as capable as White soldiers.

A perfect example was the assault on Fort Wagner by the 54th Massachusetts Regiment showed that African Americans could be brave in the line of fire.

Find out more on the Assualt on Fort Wagner at https://brainly.com/question/7080014.

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