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What were Slaves who crossed union lines during the civil war called?
The nickname for them was contraband. This came out of a little argument between a union officer and a confederate officer. The confederate officer wanted the slaves who were with the union forces and to protect them the union officer told the confederate that they were "contraband." Contraband in war is not returned, so in calling them that the union officer was using military rules to protect them. It was not meant as an insult.
How did Cilvil war relate to Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar's actions started the civil war between him and Pompey.
What were Black Union troops in the Civil War called?
Contraband. Later, black soldiers were served in the Cavalry in the West, where the Indians gave them the name "buffalo soldiers". The above answer is not entirely correct. Black troops in the civil war were called United States Colored Troops. Contraband were slaves that escaped into the possession of the Union Army. Tens of 1000's of the USCT's were from the North and would not be considered CONTRABANDS of war. Many of these men were free men of color and never new the bondage of slavery, therefore it would be insulting to them to be characterized as "contraband".
How did African-Americans contribute to the civil war effort?
Many fought for the union. There were African American units. A good movie on this is GLORY. Many who weren't soldiers followed the troops and helped in the camps. When union troops came through an area they freed slaves they found on plantations. Many of those freed slaves stayed with the troops and had a nickname called " contraband ". This stems from an event when a confederate officer asked a union officer for the slaves that he had freed. In war contraband doesn't have to be returned so the union officer called the freed slaves contraband to keep from returning them. The name stuck through the war.
How does the movie glory relate to the civil war?
Yes. Glory, North and South, Gods and Generals, Gettysburg, and Red Badge of Courage are a few movies pertaining to the Civl War.
Why does contraband have an special meaning during civil war?
Contraband consists of materials which may be confiscated and used by the enemy. In the Civil War, slaves freed by the Union troops, since they belonged to the Confederates, could also be taken as Contraband. Many of the freed slaves later volunteered for military service.
How did slavery relate to the Civil War?
Slavery began the civil war
Which phrase best defines contraband during the Civil War?
can i get some phrases?? lol
Why does contraband have special meaning during the Civil War?
If Contraband is used with a capital C, it refers to former slaves who found their way to union territory and, following the Emancipation Proclamation, were then free.
How did Uncle Tom's Cabin relate the civil war?
he was a leader
Are there any words that begin with k that relate to the civil war?
Knoxville
How did the meeting at Appomattox and the civil war relate?
Appomattox was the end of the war. Lee surrendered to Grant.
What is the meaning of contraband?
Illegal or prohibited traffic., Goods or merchandise the importation or exportation of which is forbidden., A negro slave, during the Civil War, escaped to, or was brought within, the Union lines. Such slave was considered contraband of war., Prohibited or excluded by law or treaty; forbidden; as, contraband goods, or trade., To import illegally, as prohibited goods; to smuggle., To declare prohibited; to forbid.
How does union relate to America?
The union fought against slavery in the civil war
Are there any words that begin with F that relate to the civil war?
Fort Sumter
How did total war relate to the Civil War?
Total war was General Sherman's strategy. He was to use total war to destroy the resources of the south. I am also a civil war expert so you can trust my answer.
What changes in the naval service did NOT relate to officers before the Civil War?
The abolishment of the engineer corps did not relate to officers before the Civil War.
