Civil War Photographs:

African-Americans During the Civil War

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The following images can be used by social studies teachers as they teach about slavery and the Civil War. Further, you can also use them as primary sources for AP American History courses. Learn more about using historical photographs in class.

Signs of Slavery

"Auction & Negro Sales" Building in Atlanta
Preparing cotton for a gin

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Fugitive and Refugees

Barges with refugees and household belongings
Fording the Rappahannock

Soldiers

Company E, 4th US Colored Infantry
Virginia Band of 107th US Colored Infantry
Resting soldiers
Army cook at work

Workers

Teamsters near a signal tower
Unloading vessels at a landing

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