Asked by
Andrea Perez
on Nov 07, 2024
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In what year were blacks first allowed to officially enlist in the Union forces?
A) 1860
B) 1861
C) 1862
D) 1863
Enlist
To voluntarily sign up for military service or, more broadly, to join an organization or cause.
Union Forces
The armed forces of the United States (the North) during the American Civil War.
1863
The year 1863 is notable for several historical events, including the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, which declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate-held territory during the American Civil War.
- Illuminate the participation and experiences of African Americans within the Civil War era, including aspects of enlistment and the treatment received.
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Learning Objectives
- Illuminate the participation and experiences of African Americans within the Civil War era, including aspects of enlistment and the treatment received.