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What side did Illinois fight on during Civil War?
Yes, the state of Illinois was important to the Civil War for several reasons. 1) it supplied the Union army with a great deal of grain, meat and other victuals. 2) It provided railroad and river transportation through the city of Cairo which was absolutely vital to the Union Victory in the West. 3) It was the base for Abraham Lincoln, for whose stalwart and brilliant leadership was instrumental for the outcome of the war and 4) for the many regiments it supplied to the Army of the Ohio, the Army of the Tennessee and the Army of the Cumberland. Of these the 9th Illinois,36th Illinois, 55th Illinois and the 93rd Illinois were noted for their effectiveness, bravery, and sacrifice.
How did the African regiments help the north in the civil war?
African-American regiments were usually better fighters in battle because they were trying to fight for the freedom of slaves and equal treatment were white regiments were fighting for honor. Since African-Americans were good at fighting they could help win battles and altogether win the Civil War.
Was KS a confederate state?
No. Kansas was a territory during the Civil War. It was under the Union. Kansas supplied 17 regiments totaling about 20,000 men during the Civil War to fight for the Union. About 3,000 Kansas men died for the Union.
What civil war words begin with Z?
Samuel Zook was a Union general and Felix Zollicoffer was a Confederate general during the war. They begin with the letter Z.
What civil war battles did the buffalo soldiers fight in?
None. The 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments were not formed until after the Civil War ended. However, they did fight against the Plains Indians who gave them the name Buffalo Soldiers, and they fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. NONE.
What side did Illinois fight on during Civil War?
Yes, the state of Illinois was important to the Civil War for several reasons. 1) it supplied the Union army with a great deal of grain, meat and other victuals. 2) It provided railroad and river transportation through the city of Cairo which was absolutely vital to the Union Victory in the West. 3) It was the base for Abraham Lincoln, for whose stalwart and brilliant leadership was instrumental for the outcome of the war and 4) for the many regiments it supplied to the Army of the Ohio, the Army of the Tennessee and the Army of the Cumberland. Of these the 9th Illinois,36th Illinois, 55th Illinois and the 93rd Illinois were noted for their effectiveness, bravery, and sacrifice.
What was the name of the all regiment in the civil war?
That would never fit here-not even for one side (confederate or union) each state had half a dozen or more regiments on each side. see wikipedia list of civil war regiments by state or see "Civil War Archive-Regimental Index"
How many troops did California send to fight in the Civil War?
Approximately 15,725 troops from California joined the Union Army during the Civil War. They formed several regiments and served in various campaigns, including the battles in the western theater and the New Mexico Campaign.
How many colleges sent men to fight in the US Civil War?
States could raise armies to send to fight in the Civil War. Colleges could not. Did college teachers and students go to war? Yes, but in state regiments, not college regiments. Graduates of many, many colleges fought in the Civil War. Nearly all college graduates were officers. The Army college, West Point, is best known. Students from the Citadel Military Academy in Charleston, South Carolina, may have been the first to fire on Fort Sumter.
How did the African regiments help the north in the civil war?
African-American regiments were usually better fighters in battle because they were trying to fight for the freedom of slaves and equal treatment were white regiments were fighting for honor. Since African-Americans were good at fighting they could help win battles and altogether win the Civil War.
What was the rank of a Civil War adjutant?
An "Adjutant" was responsible for the administrative details of the regiments, battalions, etc.......the bookkeeper.
Was Illinois a state during the civil war?
yes
Were there any Civil War battles fought in Illinois?
no
Was there slavery in Illinois?
Illinois is the Civil War was a northern state that didn't believe in slavery.
In which year did Illinois fight the civil war?
As part of the Union, Illinois fought 1861-1865
Is Illinois a Union or a Confederate state?
Illinois was a Union state during the Civil War.
When did the Civil War become reality for Southern Illinois?
The Civil War became reality on April 24 of 1861. That is when the 9th Illinois Infantry was mustered in at Springfield.http://thesouthern.com/civil-war-timeline/article_1de4361e-8e20-11e0-b5a2-001cc4c002e0.html
