what truly was at fault for the Confederate secession of 1861‚ from the weighted morality question of slavery to the differences in social structures. However‚ the Civil War was not about agreeing on societal customs or the abolishment of slavery. Freeing the slaves was an advantage but certainly not the goal. Like so many circumstances pertaining to American interests‚ the internal strife was due to the dynamic shift in the economic and governing power the states were experiencing‚ seemingly‚ all
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reason for this senseless war‚ the Confederate States of the South wanted to keep African Americans enslaved. As Southerners fought and killed to defend slavery‚ they did so under the confederate flag‚ which consisted of the colors red‚ white‚ and blue. Terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan and many other white supremacist groups‚ led hanise crimes against African Americans which included: lynching‚ burning crosses‚ and mass murders‚ while using the Confederate Flag as a symbol of “unity”. A flag
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Alabama‚ Georgia‚ Louisiana‚ and Texas. This was one of the reasons that started the Civil War in America. The Confederacy had the same laws as the Union‚ however‚ the Union was much more industrialized‚ while the Confederacy still relied on farms and slave labor (Confederacy). This led to the common thought that the Confederacy is racist‚ which caused hatred for the Confederate Flag. Most argue the Confederate flag is a symbol for slavery and should be banned‚ however‚ not only are the reasons for banning
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At the beginning of the Civil War the Union and Confederacy both had their own advantages and disadvantages. Neither the Union nor the Confederacy were prepared for war‚ however the North had a few advantages the South did not. The Union had more soldiers‚ more factories‚ and better railroads than the Confederacy. On the other hand‚ they were defending their homeland‚ the Confederacy had better morale and drive (Stewart). The higher levels of morale in the South‚ however‚ did not make up for their
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When both the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) entered into war with each other‚ neither side was thoroughly prepared for battle. Both the North and the South had issues gathering enough resources and raising funds to support their war efforts (Goldberg‚ ed. 7‚ The American Journey‚ 405). However‚ the Union did have an advantage over the Confederacy. The North had a large population‚ strong political and military leadership‚ and plentiful resources; while the South struggled to piece together
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The confederate flag is the flag the southern states created when they seceded from the union in 1860. It was mainly used during the time of the civil war when the south formed their own country; the confederacy. During the time of the Confederacy‚ the south saw the flag as a representation of “southern pride” and states’ rights. But‚ many others‚ even to this day‚ see it much differently. The flag has been seen as a symbol of many negative ideas and events. Therefore‚ I believe that the flag should
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Do you realize the Confederate flag is a part of history? Are you aware the constitution gives us the freedom of speech? Did you know the meaning behind the Confederate flag my not be what you thought it meant? All of the answers to these questions may be different than what you originally thought. The Confederate flag may be banned because many people around the country don’t know the truth about this controversial issue. All things considered‚ the Confederate flag should continue to fly because
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The contribution Black Confederates made to the South is the real reason for the crafting of the Emancipation Proclamation. All-America should know about the Confederacy’s integrated fighting Army. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On January 1‚ 1862‚ Confederate general Stonewall Jackson led his men from Winchester to Bath in trying to disturb traffic on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Jackson’s men reached the
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The Civil War: The Confederate-Southern Perspective We are often taught in grade school the Union (or Northern view) of the Civil War because that is who won the war. In retrospect‚ both sides should be taught in American history‚ since‚ after all‚ this was a war with ourselves over differences. How different the nation would be if the South had won. Would we still engage in slavery? Would the United States have a completely different moral and ethical code in business? What of the impact of
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For God and Country Though the Union and Confederate soldiers both fought for the victory of their nations‚ each side had its own reasoning and purpose for doing so. Soldiers relied on their families from home and in battle for encouragement. They wanted to fight not only for their nation‚ but for their family at home. They didn’t want to let them down‚ alongside of their nation. Their family in regiments was just as beloved. They all felt the same pain and pride‚ therefore becoming closer
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