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A South Carolina Planter Endorses Plans for a Black Regiment
South Carolina planter and merchant, Henry Laurens was one of the richest men in colonial America. He amassed a fortune through buying and selling African slaves. Before the American Revolution, over 40% of Africans who survived transport to the [...]
Item Type: Diary/Letter
Historical Era: Revolution and New Nation (1751-1815)
Background Essay on Why They Fought
This essay explores the motivations of soldiers on both sides of the U.S. Civil War.
Item Type: Article/Essay
Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
"In Defense of My Race and Country": African-American Soldiers on Why They Are Fighting
In this activity students read three letters written by African-American soldiers during the Civil War to determine why black soldiers felt compelled to join the Union Army.
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)