In the context of black soldiers in the Union Army, what would be the reason / rationale of fighting for and defending a country that one may argue does not respect or support you? Answer using 1 paragraph.

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Alberto Ortega

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24 November, 16:43

In the context of black soldiers in the Union Army, what would be the reason / rationale of fighting for and defending a country that one may argue does not respect or support you? Answer using 1 paragraph.

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Ronan Keller · Answer 1

The reason black soldiers in the Union Army fought for his country that did not respect Black Americans, was precisely the fact that those black people joined the hostilities to fight slavery. Black Americans enlisted the Army because they believe that joining the Army would give them the respect and equal rights than white people.