Both sides felt they were fighting for the better of their countries. They were fighting for what they felt was right. Therefore, they were loyal.
African Americans weren't granted U.S. citizenship until after the civil war.
With the Reconstruction Amendments
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It defines citizenship. The main purpose was after the civil war and slaves were free, it granted citizenship to them and their descendants.
With the Reconstruction Amendments
citizenship rights for former slaves
With the Reconstruction Amendments
With the Reconstruction Amendments
With the Reconstruction Amendments
Before the Civil War most Americans felt that their primary loyalties and citizenship rest with individual state governments.
citizenship rights for former slaves
Early Civil War battles showed