Question
Why was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment famous?(1 point)
Responses
It was the only racially integrated unit during the Civil War.
It was the only racially integrated unit during the Civil War.
It was composed of men under the age of 20.
It was composed of men under the age of 20.
It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
It was a Union replacement unit that turned the tide at the Battle of Gettysburg.
1 answer
The correct response is: It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment is famous for its courageous actions during the Civil War, particularly in the assault on Fort Wagner in 1863, which garnered widespread recognition and helped to change perceptions about African American soldiers at the time.
