We are almost done with our Civil War Unit 7th Grade!!! :(
Today, we are going to learn about African Americans in the Civil War. Many of you know about this topic because you were able to watch 'Glory' with me earlier in the year. Today, we are going to dig a little deeper into this topic. Let's take out our notebooks and write a few notes...even if you watched the movie, you should write notes today!
www.pbs.org/video/civil-war-bottom-rail-top/
After answering today's question, write in your Primary Source Journal!
Today, we are going to learn about African Americans in the Civil War. Many of you know about this topic because you were able to watch 'Glory' with me earlier in the year. Today, we are going to dig a little deeper into this topic. Let's take out our notebooks and write a few notes...even if you watched the movie, you should write notes today!
- African Americans in the Civil War
- South
- Many owners did not want slaves to fight in the war
- They were afraid that they would turn on their master's and revolt instead
- As the war dragged on, slaves had the chance to enlist in the Southern army.
- They were afraid that they would turn on their master's and revolt instead
- Many owners did not want slaves to fight in the war
- North
- At the beginning of the war, Lincoln said no to African Americans joining the war effort.
- Lincoln said the war was about preserving the Union and African Americans did not need to get involved.
- Once the Emancipation Proclamation was released, everything changed!
- Lincoln allowed African Americans to fight!
- Lincoln allowed African Americans to fight!
- Lincoln said the war was about preserving the Union and African Americans did not need to get involved.
- 54th Massachusetts Regiment
- Regiment of African Americans from Boston
- Robert Gould Shaw becomes commander
- Fight adversity
- March down South & began to fight in battles
- Fort Wagner, SC
- Fort Wagner, SC
- March down South & began to fight in battles
- Robert Gould Shaw becomes commander
- Regiment of African Americans from Boston
- At the beginning of the war, Lincoln said no to African Americans joining the war effort.
- South
www.pbs.org/video/civil-war-bottom-rail-top/
After answering today's question, write in your Primary Source Journal!