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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.
What was considered neutral territory for the north and south during the civil war?
Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri
What was the symbol for the Union during the Civil War?
The American Flag could be considered the symbol of the Union.
Who were Jackson and Johnston during the Civil War?
they were two generals during the civil war
What is considered to be the overwhelming factor of why the Union was able to defeat the Confederacy during the Civil War?
A vastly better President
Which phrase best defines contraband during the Civil War?
can i get some phrases?? lol
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.
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.
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.
Who was considered Moses during the civil war?
Harriet Tubman
What items are considered contraband in a war?
weapons and articles used for fighting-novanet
What were most white Americans during the civil war considered?
Humans.
Considered to be the pre-Civil War capital of the South?
Before the Civil War Montgomery Alabama was considered the capital of the south. When Virginia entered the confederacy during the Civil War, the capital of the South was moved to Richmond Virginia.
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.
What items are usually considered contraband in a war?
weapons and articles used for fighting-novanet
What battle during the civil war was considered the Turning Pointbattle?
The battle of Gettysburg.
Which document is considered a primary source from the civil war?
A documentary on medical treatments used during the war
