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I think if they were MIA (missing in action) then he would whip them. If it was something like they didn't have their uniform on right then then would have to squat with a stick going under both the knees... they might have to do that for hours- its kind of half punishment but they mostly did it to humiliate them in front of others. A lot of the regiments did that.

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How did the confederates try and dishonor Robert Gould Shaw?

Confederates sought to dishonor Colonel Robert Gould Shaw by treating the Union troops he commanded, particularly the African American soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, with extreme cruelty after they were captured. They denied them the status of legitimate soldiers, subjecting them to harsher treatment and threatening execution rather than prisoner exchange. Additionally, Shaw was posthumously disrespected by being buried in a mass grave with his men, rather than receiving a proper burial, as a means to undermine his legacy and honor.


Who commanded the 54th Massachusetts infantry What was he like What was his background?

Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, 26-year-old son of a prominent Boston abolitionist family.


Who was the 54 Massachusetts regiment?

The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment consisted of African American volunteers, many of them former slaves, initially commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.


Who was Robert Gould Shaw?

He was a white Union officer who led the first African-American volunteer regiment in the Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) was just 25 years old when he was killed leading a regiment of black soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, into battle during the American Civil War. The 1989 Civil War film "Glory" was a dramatization of Shaw's leadership of the regiment. Matthew Broderick portrayed Shaw, and the film also featured actors Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.


What was the first all black regiment the union soldiers?

The first all-Black regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, formed in 1863. Led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the regiment played a significant role in the assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, which highlighted the bravery and capability of Black soldiers. Their service helped to change perceptions about Black troops and contributed to the eventual enlistment of nearly 180,000 African American soldiers in the Union Army.

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What rank was Robert gould shaw when in charge of the 54th?

He was a Colonel.


Who led the attack on Fort Wager?

Colonel Robert Gould Shaw


What were Colonel Robert Gould Shaw's siblings names?

Anna, Josephine, Susanna and Ellen.


How does the attitude of colonel Robert Gould Shaw toward African-Americans and why?

I don’t know


How can you find a biography on Robert gould shaw?

Try your local library. Here are a few books to look for. One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and His Brave Black Regiment, by Burchard, Peter. (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1965): 77-78 Sketch of the life and death of Col. Robert Gould Shaw by Robert T Teamoh. Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune: The Civil War Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw by Robert Gould Shaw and Russell Duncan Where Death and Glory Meet: Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry.


What is the 54th infantry?

The 54th infantry was a unit mdae out of all blacks and led by a white colonel, Robert Gould Shaw


What was Robert gould shaw's position in the civil war?

he was the colonel of the 54th Massachusetts which was the first all black regiment ever


What aspect of the Civil War does the movie Glory portray?

It portrays the fighting role blacks played in the Civil War and the obstacles they and their leader, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, had to overcome to be recognized as true soldiers. The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the first official units in which the majority of the soldiers were black.


When did Robert Gould die?

Robert Gould died in 1709.


How does the attitude of colonel Robert Gould Shaw toward African Americans change and why?

I don’t know


How did the confederates try and dishonor Robert Gould Shaw?

Confederates sought to dishonor Colonel Robert Gould Shaw by treating the Union troops he commanded, particularly the African American soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, with extreme cruelty after they were captured. They denied them the status of legitimate soldiers, subjecting them to harsher treatment and threatening execution rather than prisoner exchange. Additionally, Shaw was posthumously disrespected by being buried in a mass grave with his men, rather than receiving a proper burial, as a means to undermine his legacy and honor.


When was Robert E. Gould born?

Robert E. Gould was born in 1924.