What was the significance of the battle at Fort Wagner? A. A significant battle was won for the Northern side by a group consisting entirely of African American soldiers.
B. The special skills applied by an all-female unit challenged the assumption that women could not be useful agents of war.
C. African-American soldiers led the charge, eager to fight, but were stopped and turned by back by white soldiers.
D. The mettle showed by African-American troops demonstrated that race was not a significant factor in a soldier's capability or courage.