1. AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CIVIL
... with many threats. They warned that Union officers recruiting and arming slaves were "outlaws" and would be subject to execution as felons when President Davis gave the order. And all "slaves captured in arms" would be handed to state officials.8 These soldiers would be treated like fugitives and would ... 26 All six hundred men charged the fort. The color bearer fell almost immediately and the orders to withdraw were given.27 However, Sergeant William Carney refused to let that be the end of the battle and he carried the colors despite the orders and the multiple bullet wounds to ... sl...
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- Grade Level: High School