African-American soldiers did all of the following during the Civil War EXCEPT ________.

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African-American soldiers did not serve in fully integrated units under black officers during the Civil War. They were initially organized into segregated units and served under white officers. It was not until the later stages of the war that the Union Army began to recruit and train African-American officers, and even then they were often given lower ranks than their white counterparts. However, despite facing significant discrimination and hardship, African-American soldiers made a vital contribution to the North's victory and participated disproportionately in heavy labor behind the lines. They also accepted lower pay initially than their white counterparts, but this was eventually rectified through legislation passed by Congress.

African-American Soldiers Did All of the Following During the Civil