Cornell, Kari A.,

African Americans in the Civil War /by Kari A. Cornell ; content consultant, Edythe Ann Quinn. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2017. - 1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color. - Essential library of the Civil War .

Includes bibliographies and index.

The battle for freedom begins -- Slavery in the South -- Free African Americans in the South -- Free African Americans in the North -- Runaways and contraband -- Abolitionists and emancipation -- Soldiers on the front lines -- Surrender and reconstruction.

"This title examines the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War, including enslaved people, free men and women, and those who contributed to the Union war effort."--Publisher's website.



9781680777352


United States. Army --African American troops--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.


Slavery--History--Southern States--19th century--Juvenile literature.
African American soldiers--History--19th century--Juvenile literature.


Electronic Books.

E540 / .A375 2017