Question

1. choose the best answer. what reality led lincoln to consider making the end of slavery a war priority? republicans were losing control in congress. failure to do so risked european nations granting support to the confederacy. the growing number of contraband blacks called for abolition. confederate victories threatened his support. 11) select all that apply. select three statements about the 54th massachusetts infantry regiment that are true. the regiment led an attack against fort wagner in 1863, charging across 100 yards of open ground and suffering more than 40 percent casualties. the regiment was the first black unit to see combat in the war. abolitionist frederick douglass was recruited to lead the unit. sergeant william h. carney was the first black american to receive the medal of honor. the regiment guarded the union retreat after defeat at the battle of olustee in florida.

Explanation:

1. European nations were considering supporting the Confederacy. Ending slavery could prevent this as it would align the Union with the anti - slavery sentiment in Europe.

11.

• The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment led an attack on Fort Wagner in 1863 with high casualties.
• Sergeant William H. Carney was the first Black American to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions with the 54th.
• The 54th was not the first Black unit to see combat, and Frederick Douglass was not recruited to lead the unit. The 54th did not guard the Union retreat at Olustee.

Answer:

1. Failure to do so risked European nations granting support to the Confederacy.

11.

• The regiment led an attack against Fort Wagner in 1863, charging across 100 yards of open ground and suffering more than 40 percent casualties.
• Sergeant William H. Carney was the first Black American to receive the Medal of Honor.