Why was the 54th

Massachusetts Regiment famous?
(1 point)
It was an African
American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
It was a Union replacement unit
• that turned the tide at the Battle of Gettysburg.
It was composed
O of men under the age of 20.
It was the only
War.

The correct answer is: It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was one of the first official all-black units in the United States Army during the Civil War. They gained fame for their bravery and valor in several battles, most notably the assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where they suffered heavy casualties but demonstrated their courage and skill.