African American soldiers in the Union Army (about 180,000 served)
- A
Were never permitted to enlist or serve in any Union military capacity
- Bcheck_circle
Played a major role; the 54th Massachusetts (Glory) is famous
- C
Served only as cooks and laborers behind the lines
- D
Were paid at higher rates than white soldiers throughout the entire war
Explanation
Initially paid less than white soldiers; equal pay achieved by 1864.