What was the role of African American soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War?

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Sim W.
Jul 2, 2016

They were treated very badly since they were given the most fastidious tasks.

Explanation:

Black soldiers were used for the heaviest work, digging trenches, hauling logs and ammunition, digging wells for white regiments. White privates received $13 a month a month; Negro privates revceived $10 a month

A People's History of the United States, Howard Zinn, p195.

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