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After the fall of Fort Sumter, US President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to end the Southern rebellion. The South now knew that President Lincoln would no accept any more losses. Despite that, Southern confidence was made stronger when four other states joined the Confederacy. Now there were eleven states in the Confederacy. Confidence was renewed once more when the first major battle of the war, the Battle of Bull Run, was a victory for the South. The North was shocked at the loss. Southern confidence remained strong as the end of 1861 came to an end, and they had not suffered any major defeats.
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General lee hoped that moving his forces to Maryland and having a victory in the north would?
...convince the British that the Confederacy was a viable nation, and that they would send military aid.
General Lee hoped that moving his forces into Maryland and having victory in the North would?
...convince the British that the Confederacy was a viable nation, worthy of diplomatic recognition and military aid.
Lee hoped a Confederate victory at Gettysburg would?
Lee hoped a Confederate victory at Gettysburg would shift the momentum of the Civil War in favor of the South, potentially persuading Northern states to seek peace and negotiate terms favorable to the Confederacy. A decisive win could also bolster Southern morale and solidify support for the Confederate cause. Additionally, Lee aimed to bring the war into Northern territory, disrupting Union supply lines and encouraging foreign recognition and support for the Confederacy.
How did Lee's appointment to head the Army of Northern Virginia affect the course of the civil war?
General Lee told President Davis of his plan. Lee thought of the north at a low point. he hoped a victory in the north might force Lincoln to talk peace. o and lee hoped the invasion would show that the confederacy could indeed win the war.
Why was a victory at Gettysburg important to the confederacy?
Because it would have taken the fighting out of Virginia, and let the south go on to invade the north and where they could pillage and commandeer supplies without harming/annoying confederate citizens. Plus, it would have shown the north that the south serious about their independence and would fight the Yankees on their own ground about it. FURTHER MOTIVATION The Confederacy firmly hoped that a decisive victory at Gettysburg would led itself to be recognized as an independent State by France and Great Britain.
Confederate leaders hoped that a victory in Union territory would win support from which countries?
The Confederacy hoped that the United Kingdom and the French Empire would support them, as these were arguably the two most powerful countries in the world at the time. Additionally, these two countries generally didn't like the idea of a powerful United States, so each had an interest in helping the Confederacy break away. However, Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863 largely ended those hopes. England and France had both banned slavery already, and now could not support the Confederacy, which sought to retain slavery. Later in the summer of 1863, devastating Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg made it clear that the Confederacy had little hope of ultimately winning the war.
Why did the confederacy expert help from Europe?
The Confederacy sought help from Europe primarily to secure military and financial support in its fight against the Union during the American Civil War. European nations, particularly Britain and France, were seen as potential allies due to their reliance on Southern cotton for their textile industries. The Confederacy hoped that by leveraging these economic ties, it could gain recognition and support, which would bolster its chances of success in the war. Ultimately, however, European intervention did not materialize as the Confederacy had hoped.
General Lee hoped that moving his forces into Maryland and having a victory in the North would?
a,b,and c
What was the position of Great Britain during the US CivilWar?
The position of Great Britain in the US Civil War was one of neutrality. The Confederacy hoped that Great Britain would officially recognize the Confederacy as a nation, however, this did not happen.
What did Lincoln hope Meade would do?
Lincoln hoped that General George Meade would pursue and decisively defeat the Confederate Army following the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg. He wanted Meade to capitalize on the momentum gained from this victory to prevent the enemy from regrouping and to secure a more substantial strategic advantage. Lincoln believed that a strong offensive action could significantly weaken the Confederacy and hasten the end of the Civil War.
What was Jefferson Davis' rank in the military?
He had been a Colonel in the Mexican War. On the formation of the Confederacy, he hoped to be madeGeneral-in-Chief, but he was 'kicked upstairs' to President.
What did many southerners hope woould force Great Britain to formally recognize the confederacy as an independent nation?
Many southerners hoped dependence on cotton would force great Britain to formally reconize the confederacy as an independent nation.
