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Difficulty: EasyCivil War Military Mobilization and Strategy

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.

"Remember Denmark Vesey of Charleston; remember Nathaniel Turner of Southampton... and remember that the stars and stripes are now the symbols of liberty and your only hope... Get an eagle on your button, a musket on your shoulder, and the spirit of God in your hearts, and success is yours."
— Frederick Douglass, "Men of Color, To Arms!", March 1863

The mobilization effort described in the excerpt was most directly enabled by which of the following federal actions?

  1. The issuance of the Emancipation ProclamationAnswer
  2. B
    The ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment
  3. C
    The legislative compromise on popular sovereignty
  4. D
    The resolution of sectional disputes over federal tariffs

Answer

The issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation
The correct answer is correct because the Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect on January 1, 1863, officially authorized the Union military to enlist African American men. This landmark executive action allowed leaders like Frederick Douglass to actively recruit African Americans to fight for the Union cause, resulting in the creation of the United States Colored Troops.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the historical context and the source excerpt.
The excerpt is from Frederick Douglass in March 1863, appealing to African American men to enlist in the Union military.
Identifying the author, date, and main message helps determine which policy enabled this enlistment.
2
Connect the event to a specific federal policy of the Civil War.
The Emancipation Proclamation, taking effect on January 1, 1863, officially allowed African Americans to join the Union armed forces.
This policy directly enabled the military recruitment and mobilization described in Douglass's speech.

Key Concept

Civil War Military Mobilization of African American Soldiers
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