How was the 54th Massachusetts different from the South Carolina regiments?
A) The 54th was commanded by a black man.
B) The 54th was composed mainly of free blacks, rather than slaves.
C) The 54th included only black men from Massachusetts.
D) Because work for the 54th was so dangerous, they received more pay than the average white soldier.
Answer: B
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