Question

which army did many freed slaves and free men of color join

Answer 1

Answer:

The Union Army, ( or Union Blue ).

Explanation:

Nearly 180,000 free black men and escaped slaves served in the Union Army during the Civil War.

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Answer 2

Nearly 180,000 free black men and escaped slaves served in the Union Army during the Civil War. But at first they were denied the right to fight by a prejudiced public and a reluctant government.