Age
12-17
Grade
6-12
Ronald A. Reis, Tim McNeese
African Americans and the Civil War
Library Binding
(Chelsea House Publications May 1, 2009)
, 1 edition
This book tells of the contribution of African Americans to the cause of the Union in the American Civil War. At first shunned, free blacks and ex-slaves eventually donned uniforms and fought in more than 400 battles. Despite blatant prejudice and discrimination, they proved their valour and contributed hugely to the success of the Union.
- Series
- Civil War: A Nation Divided (Library)
- ISBN
- 1604130385 / 9781604130386
- Pages
- 134
- Weight
- 15.2 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.6 x 0.5
in.