United States Colored Troops and the Civil War
Study emancipation, Black enlistment, unequal pay, battlefield service, sacrifice, and the contribution of Black Union soldiers to Union victory and freedom.
Five interactive Live Workbooks examining Black American military service, courage, discrimination, sacrifice, and contributions to the defense and development of the United States.
The Military History Collection brings together five Foundations of Power™ Live Workbooks in one downloadable collection for students in grades 8–12.
Each workbook focuses on a distinct period, military organization, or historical arc.
Study emancipation, Black enlistment, unequal pay, battlefield service, sacrifice, and the contribution of Black Union soldiers to Union victory and freedom.
Examine the regiment’s Black soldiers, the assault on Fort Wagner, Sergeant William H. Carney, the fight for equal pay, and continuing Civil War service.
Explore World War I service with French forces, extended frontline combat, discrimination at home, Henry Johnson, Croix de Guerre recognition, and the regiment’s military record.
Study Black pilots, mechanics and support personnel, military segregation, the 99th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, combat operations, and their contribution to American air power.
Trace Black American military service across the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Buffalo Soldier era, World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam.
Students do more than read. The Live Workbook format is designed for guided study, practice, mastery, and completion.
Interactive activities provide immediate scoring so students can see their results.
Learning support helps students understand the historical material rather than simply record an answer.
Students can continue practicing and improving their understanding.
The format supports repeated study toward stronger comprehension of the material.
Students can receive a printable certificate after meeting the workbook’s mastery requirements.
The collection is designed as an educational resource for secondary-level learners.