Fort Wagner Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was the Battle of Fort Wagner?
A
July 18, 1863 Charleston, South Carolina (Morris Island)
2
Q
Who were the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?
A
They were the first black military unit
3
Q
Who was the general of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?
A
Robert Gould Shaw
4
Q
Describe how Shaw and his men attacked Fort Wagner.
A
They waited until dusk and climbed the wall to attack
5
Q
Who was William Carney and what did he do in the Battle of Fort Wagner?
A
He was a soldier in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and he defended the flag during the battle even while wounded.
