African Americans Fight for Freedom The American Civil War Grade 5 Children's Military Books

African Americans fought very hard to gain their freedom from slavery. That is why at the start of the war, they tried to enlist in the Union military. However, an old American law barred them from joining. They were only allowed to carry arms when the Emancipation Proclamation was passed. Read about their bravery and the important role they filled during the civil war. Start reading today.