Freedom, Enslavement and Resistance
What was the Civil War primarily about for African Americans?
Maintaining the economic status quo of the Southern states.
Expanding westward territories for agricultural development.
Securing states' rights over federal authority.
Fighting for freedom and citizenship.
What kind of support did African Americans provide to the Union war effort?
Primarily financial support through investments.
Limited support due to their enslaved status.
Rallied to support the Union from both the North and South.
Exclusively military support on the front lines.
What risks did enslaved African Americans take to support the Union cause during the Civil War?
Investing their savings in Union war bonds.
Secretly writing letters of encouragement to Union soldiers.
Escaping to join Union forces, risking everything.
Providing food and shelter to Confederate soldiers.
Besides serving as soldiers, what other roles did Black men and women fulfill during the Civil War?
Diplomats and negotiators with foreign powers.
Factory workers producing war materials exclusively.
Cooks, nurses, laundresses, and builders.
Political leaders in the Confederate government.
How did the roles of Black men and women in the Civil War differ, according to the provided text?
Men primarily served in combat roles, while women provided essential support services.
Women were exclusively involved in espionage, while men focused on logistical support.
Men and women had identical roles and responsibilities within the Union Army.
Men were only allowed to serve in non-combat roles, while women served as officers.
Approximately how many formerly enslaved men from the South served in the Union Army?
25,000
50,000
100,000
150,000
What does the disparity in numbers between Black soldiers from the North and South suggest about the impact of the Civil War?
It indicates that the North had a larger Black population than the South.
It highlights the greater willingness of free Black men to fight for the Union.
It demonstrates the war's role in liberating and mobilizing enslaved people to fight for their freedom.
It proves that the South was more supportive of Black enlistment in the Union Army.

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According to the note, how did Black men view military service during the Civil War in relation to their rights as citizens?
As an obligation to the Confederacy.
As an opportunity to claim their rights as citizens.
As a way to avoid discrimination.
As an alternative to agricultural labor.
What discriminatory practices did Black soldiers face in the Union Army?
Higher pay than white soldiers.
Exemption from combat duty.
Equal opportunities for promotion.
Lower pay and risk of re-enslavement if captured.
Why did Black soldiers face unequal treatment compared to their white counterparts in the Union Army?
Due to their lack of combat experience.
Because of the Union Army's policy of racial integration.
Due to the deep-seated racism of the time.
Because they were less educated.