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What caused US President Andrew Johnson to reject the surrender agreement between Union General William T Sherman and Confederate General Joseph Johnston?
On April 18, 1865, Union General Sherman had forced the Confederate General Joseph Johnston to agree to an "agreement" which called for an armistice between the two armies. This so-called agreement was a surrender document that contained language concerning reconstruction policies. This was beyond the scope of a victorious field general, and President Andrew Johnson rejected it. Six days later he approved virtually the same agreement.
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Why did Union General William T Sherman allow the Confederate Secretary of War to help Confederate General Johnston negotiate Johnston's surrender?
After the first meeting of Union General Sherman and Confederate General Johnston to negotiate Johnston's surrender, Johnston asked that in their next meeting, the Confederate Secretary of War. John C. Breckinridge be present. Sherman objected to having a political appointee of the Confederacy to join the next meeting. Johnston countered by reminding Sherman that Breckinridge was also a major general in the Confederate army. Based on that, Sherman agreed to allow Breckinridge to attend the next surrender meeting.
Where did Confederate President Jefferson Davis first meet Confederate General Albert S Johnston?
Jefferson Davis first met Albert Sidney Johnston when they both attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. This was a prestigious university at that time. Davis was two years behind Johnston. Each were soon to meet again as both men graduated from West Point.Later, Johnston would later be a Confederate general, and Davis the Confederate president.
Robert E. Lee was the last Confederate commander in the East to surrender.?
No, it was Joe Johnston - and he had to surrender twice over, because Sherman's original peace-terms were not ratified by the government!
What Confederate commander ended the Civil War?
Robert E.Lee's surrender to U.S.Grant at Appomattox is generally taken as the end of the war, though Johnston's surrender to Sherman happened later.
Why was Confederate General Joseph Johnston not relieved of duty by Jefferson Davis?
When Confederate General Joseph Johnston refused to obey the orders of the Confederate Secretary of War, James Seddon, President Davis had every reason to relieve Johnston of duty. Despite the past disagreements with Johnston, and what would turn out to be future disagreements, President Davis did not fire Johnston. Instead, recognizing his good points, Davis tried to help him. He did so by exploring with him the possibility of a campaign into Kentucky.
What Confederate general did President Jefferson Davis blame the capture of Vicksburg on?
After the fall of Vicksburg, Jefferson Davis was outraged at Confederate General Joe Johnston. Davis blamed Johnston for his failure to prevent the capture of Vicksburg. Davis issued to Johnston a fifteen page letter that accused him of interpreting orders to suit his own ideas and for making excuses as to why Vicksburg could not be saved. Johnston replied to Davis on each point of criticism.
What made the assignment of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston in the West to be problematic?
Confederate General Albert S. Johnston was given a difficult task by Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Johnston was to defend the West however, this area contained three rivers that the Union could use for invasion purposes. The land problem was that Johnston had to defend along the Louisville and Nashville railway line.
Who was JE Johnston?
Confederate General Joseph Eggleston Johnston.
Where did other Southern forces surrender at the end of the Civil War?
Confederate General Johnston surrendered his army near Hillsborough, North Carolina. Confederate commander Kirby disbanded his army in the Trans- Mississippi on May 26th.
In spite of victory confederate president Jefferson Davis decided to replace general Johnston with?
In spite of victory, Confederate President Jefferson Davis decided to replace General Joseph E. Johnston with General John Bell Hood due to concerns about Johnston's cautious tactics and perceived lack of aggressiveness. Davis believed that Hood would adopt a more offensive approach and invigorate the Confederate Army. This decision was controversial and ultimately led to significant challenges for the Confederate forces in the later stages of the Civil War.
What responsibilities did Confederate President Jefferson Davis give to General Albert S. Johnston in the early stages of the US Civil War?
Confederate General Albert S. Johnston had the faith and confidence of Jefferson Davis. Johnston was a recognized general capable of handling the demands of high command. When he was appointed by President Davis, on;y Samuel Cooper held a higher rank in the Rebel army. Johnston was given command of the vast Western Department of the Confederate Army. This department stretched from the Appalachian Mountains to Arkansas. Later Confederate General Van Dorn would handle Arkansas.
Was Lincoln the US President during the Civil War?
US President Lincoln was the president through 99% of the US Civil War. Technically speaking, however, he did not live to see the final surrender. Due to his death by assassination on April 15, 1865 (he had been shot on the 14th by John Wilkes Booth), Andrew Johnson was sworn in as President on April 15.The last major Confederate force under General Johnston, surrendered to US General Sherman on April 26, 1865. The absolute last surrender took place on May 26, 1865 under the small Confederate force of Kirby.
