Question

Which statement below most accurately reflects the effect Fort Wagner had on the black community?

They did not want to fight in the war.
The tragic losses strongly discouraged them.
Many were inspired to enlist in the army.
They realized that war efforts were futile.

Answer 1

(C) Many were inspired to enlist in the army.

Explanation: great choice!

Answer 2

The statement which most accurately reflects the effect Fort Wagner had on the black community is that many were inspired to enlist in the army. This was because the 54th Regiment, which was the African-American regiment fighting for the Union Army, was able to seriously help the Union Army in battling the Confederate Army.