Frederick Douglass moved many African Americans to enlist in the Union Army and fight for their freedom. Douglas wrote with passion and persuaded African Americans to join the fight against the oppressive south. Of the many men who heard and followed Douglas’ call were his two sons. Both Charles and Lewis Douglas volunteered in the 54th Massachusetts Negro regimen. Charles became the 1st sergeant in the 5th Massachusetts cavalry. I cannot think of a greater sacrifice or proof of passion than allowing his two sons to enlist. This gesture showed that he believed greatly in the ideals behind the war for African American’s freedom.
There were many reasons behind the civil war. Many speculate that the war began over the newly acquired territories in the west. The Mexican American war of 1846 resulted in a land and power struggle between the north and south. Although this dispute was about land and power it was also about slavery. According to Keith Dickson,......
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