Question

Which is an accurate description of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?

A.
a unit of slaves who were forced to fight for the Confederate army

B.
a unit of white Southerners who opposed secession and fought for the North

C.
a unit of African Americans who volunteered to fight in the Union army

D.
a unit of Irish immigrants who fought to gain American citizenship

Answer 1

Massachusetts issued the Civil War’s first call for black soldiers. Massachusetts did not have many African-American residents, but by the time 54th Infantry regiment headed off to training camp two weeks later more than 1,000 men had volunteered.

Answer 2

So,C.) sounds good to me ;)

Answer 3

ok thanks