Examines the history of African-Americans during the Civil War, discussing significant people and events and including photographs, sidebars, a timeline, a related activity, and a further reading list.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
War for freedom -- Slave trade in North America -- Abolitionist movement -- Racism -- Politics of slavery -- Life as a slave -- Harriet Tubman -- Outbreak of war -- African Americans excluded from their fight -- Raising armies -- Army and navy -- Fighting the war for freedom -- Life as a soldier -- War is over -- Aftermath -- Gradual emancipation -- Education -- Fredrick Douglass -- A new hope -- Timeline -- Activity -- Quiz.