You have been commissioned by the Civil War Historical Trust to develop an historical marker that will be placed along the roadside. Your task is to develop the inscription for the marker that describes your interpretation of the role and impact of African-American soldiers during the Civil War. Your inscriptions should take into account: The various jobs African Americans had in the war

A specific example of involvement in the Civil War by an African American(s)

A statement concerning the overall impact made by African Americans during the Civil War

Remember, these signs have to be brief and to the point. You must use complete sentences and you are limited to using no more than 40 words!