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Technically speaking, a slave is a person who is held as property, just like a dog or an ox or a horse. You do not pay your horses or oxen or other property. That's what slavery is, forced and unpaid labor. However, the US paid freed slaves who served in the military.
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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.
Where there slaves in the Civil War?
Yes. There was slaves during the civil war.
What law forced people into military service during the civil war?
The conscription act, I believe.
What were slaves called during the civil war?
Slaves.
What were the military plans for the Union?
During the Civil War, the Union army focused on conquiring Southern land and freeing Confederate slaves.
Do you think the draft for military service during the Civil War violated civil liberties or was the need for defense more important?
"listen" DO YOUR OWN HOMEOWRK!
What was the purpose of the civil service act of 1883?
it allowed service to all slaves
What is the civil serivce system?
Federal employees are divided into two groups -- military service and civil service. Civil service means civilian service. The Civil Service System is the set of laws and regulations that govern civilian employees. The term also extends to government bodies that have no military.
The south's military defeat in the Civil War resulted in this.?
Freed the slaves.
What side used the problem of contraband slaves into a military tactic?
The Confederacy used the Slaves as some of their soldiers during the Civil War, while the Union was opposed to the whole idea of slavery. :) WOOOOOOOTTTTTTT
When did US enact a military draft?
the first "official" draft occured during the civil war
How was slavery in the U.S. during the Civil War?
Yes there were slaves Yes there were slaves
