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Civil War-Union

People who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War included American citizens from diverse backgrounds—native-born white men from Northern and border states, immigrants from countries like Germany and Ireland, hundreds of thousands of African Americans (as part of the U.S. Colored Troops), and even some Native Americans. In addition, Southern Unionists, or "Tories," from Confederate states also enlisted.
Demographics of the Union Army
Nationality: About a quarter of the Union soldiers were immigrants, including large numbers of Germans and Irish, as well as English, Canadians, French, and others.
Race: While the majority were white, African Americans served in the Union Army, with the U.S. Colored Troops eventually numbering nearly 180,000 men.
Regional Background: Thousands of white Southerners from areas opposing secession, known as Southern Unionists, fought for the Union, particularly in states like Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
Gender: Over 400 women disguised themselves as men to serve in the army.

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