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US National Archives

Our Documents: War Dept General Order 143: Creation of Us Colored Troops (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Original document that permitted the recruitment of black troops during the Civil War. Read about events and issues leading up to and following the 1863 establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General John C. Fremont

For Students 9th - 10th
General John C. Fremont was head of the Western department during the Civil War.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895