1. Why was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment famous? (I point)
Olt was Lyn African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
OIt was a Union replacement unit that turned the tide at the Battle of Gettysburg.
O It was composed of men under the age of 20.
OIt was the only integrated unit during the Civil War.
OIt was the first African American regiment to fight for the Union in the Civil War.
2. Which of the following best shows how the issue of states rights contributed to the onset of the Civil War?
The correct answer is: OIt was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
The correct answer is: OIt was a Union African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was famous because it was one of the first official African American units to be formed during the Civil War. It consisted predominantly of free Black men from Massachusetts and other Northern states. The regiment gained fame for its bravery and heroism in several battles, most notably in the assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina. Despite facing heavy casualties, the soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment fought valiantly and proved their worth on the battlefield. Their service helped to challenge and dispel the prevailing notion that African Americans were not fit for military service.