130 The Civil War: Freedmen Go To War

One of the more compelling stories of the Civil War was the
journey to freedom that many freedmen took. Beginning in 1862,
and accelerating in 1863, many men of color took up arms to help
defeat the insitution that had enslaved them. They made important
contributions to the war effort, though faced many challenges -
low pay, raical barriers, and threats of re-enslavement from the
Confederate government to name a few. The story of the
accomplishments of the men who fought for their freedom is the
story of the Civil War.


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