HIST-3552 Lecture 1: african american history notes spring 2016
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Lincoln feared that border states would resent policy of arming black troops, and that it would harm his support in the north. Lincoln finally acted in the spring of 1862- issue forced upon him. Lincoln wasn"t very popular in the north- he was the least president in. In may 1862 general david hunter called for black troops- led to creation of. July 1862 congress voted to arm black troops. Hunter was an abolitionist who formed ties with abraham lincoln who unilaterally passed an order freeing slaves in ga, fl, sc in 1862. Free people of color, eager to defend their homeland and their property, offered their services to gov moore. White new orleanians supported with enthusiasm the formation of a black militia regiment. Yet, there were early indications of racial barriers the south was not willing to cross. (check moodle)
