Equality on the Battlefield
Copperhead Democrats express deep-seated fears about black soldiers fighting in the Civil War, believing it could lead to demands for equal treatment. Frederick argues passionately that black men were deemed worthy to fight for American independence but are now unjustly denied the same opportunity. Despite the prejudicial laws, a small number of black men are determined to join Union regiments, challenging the status quo and fighting for their rights.In this clip
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61: The Louisiana Native Guard, the 54th Massachusetts & On: Black Soldiers in the Civil War
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