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They were originally African Americans who reached the Union lines leaving the south. The name originated from General Benjamin Butler labeling them the "contrabands of war" and the name adapted.
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Who was the president of the confrderacy duing the civil war?
The president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War was Jefferson Davis.
What important events were in the American Civil War IN the Civil War not triggered the Civil War?
It would depend on which civil war you are referring to.
What does the Civil War was a brutal war mean?
This means that the civil war was brutal .....
Was dred scott in the civil war?
No he did not fight in the Civil War
Who ultimately won the Civil War?
You need to specify whether you mean the English Civil War or the American Civil War.
Who was the Souths president duing civil war?
Jefferson Davis
What was Robert e lee's greatest victory duing the civil war?
Chancellorsville
Why was Michigan important to the Underground Railroad duing the Civil War?
i have no freeking idea...
What name did they use for African American during the Civil war?
Contrabands were runaway slaves in the North.
Who was the president of the confrderacy duing the civil war?
The president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War was Jefferson Davis.
What was women life like duing the civil war?
they were basically nurses and helpers to the soldiers
What was stone wall jacksons role in the American Civil War?
Stonewall Jackson was a Confederate (Southern) general. He inspired troops and held his ground duing the Battle of Bull Run
Who was dictator of Italy duing World War ll?
Benito Mussolini
What war did Andrew Jackson become the hero in New Orleans?
The War of 1812 duing the Battle of New Orleans
Which period was the world cup tournament suspended?
It was suspended duing world war 2.
What German Pilot Flew 2530 Sorties Duing World War 2?
Hans Ulrich Rudel
When did Edwin Duing Eshleman die?
Edwin Duing Eshleman died in 1985.
