Question

Slaves were FIRST impacted by which of these?
Responses
A Second Confiscation ActSecond Confiscation Act
B The Thirteenth AmendmentThe Thirteenth Amendment
C The Fourteenth AmendmentThe Fourteenth Amendment
D The Emancipation ProclamationThe Emancipation Proclamation
Question 2
Approximately __________ black soldiers were part of the Union Army.
Responses
A 75,00075,000
B 200,000200,000
C 500,000500,000
D 1million1million
Question 3
When African Americans were allowed to fight in the Civil War, they were __________.
Responses
A part of white unitspart of white units
B led by black officersled by black officers
C not paid “white” wagesnot paid “white” wages
D only fighting in the North

Answer 1

Answers:
1. A (Second Confiscation Act) — it preceded the Emancipation Proclamation and began freeing slaves of rebel masters.
2. B (200,000) — about 180,000–200,000 Black soldiers served in the Union forces.
3. C (not paid “white” wages) — Black troops were paid less than white soldiers until pay was equalized in 1864.