Question
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19. Define the term discrimination.
20. Great Names in History (Inside the blue box):
Who was the officer of the 54th Massachusetts?
b. What fort did they attack in July 1863?
c.
How did members of the 54th Massachusetts show their bravery?
21. What was the name of one of the all-African American units?
22. List (2) examples that shows how African Americans were poorly treated compared to
white soldiers.
23. What danger did white officers face?
24. What danger did African American soldiers face?
25. Response Question: (5 Points)
a. Do you think it was fair that wealthy men in the North and South did not have to
fight in the Civil War. Use details and examples to support your answer.
Answer
No, it was not fair that wealthy men in the North and South did not have to fight in the Civil War. Wealthy men were able to purchase substitutes to fight in their place, while poorer men had no choice but to enlist. This created an unfair advantage for the wealthy, as they were able to avoid the dangers of war while poorer men had to risk their lives. Additionally, African American soldiers were not given the same rights and privileges as white soldiers, and were often treated with disrespect and discrimination. This further highlighted the unfairness of the situation, as African American soldiers were forced to fight for a country that did not even recognize them as citizens.