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Why was Jefferson Davis important to the civil war?
Based on the circumstances in 1861, it can be almost called a miracle, almost is important, that a new central government ruling the new Confederacy was built from scratch. The South had no central government, no army or navy to speak of and much of it had to do with the efforts of Jefferson Davis. Davis is sometime maligned as a leader, this is not true. His efforts to organize the South and help fight a Union army with almost unlimited resources to fight a major was a remarkable feat, to which much credit belongs to Jefferson Davis.
What general did Confederate President Jefferson Davis send to report on the Army of Tennessee in 1863?
In February of 1863, Jefferson Davis dispatched General Joseph Johnston for an inspection of the Army of Tennessee and to asses the situation with its commander, Braxton Bragg. Davis want Johnson's opinion as to whether Bragg was still fir to command his army. Johnson sent Davis a positive report. He believed Bragg was competent and that his army was in good spirits. This turned out to be contrary to the senior officers in Bragg's army.
Does Jefferson Davis want war or peace?
After seceding, he would have been quite happy without a war, if Lincoln had granted official recognition to the Confederacy. But when Lincoln declared that he would defend Fort Sumter (which the Confederacy considered its own), and then called for new volunteer troops, Davis felt he had to mobilise.
Why did Jefferson start the embargo that led to the War of 1812?
Jefferson did not want war, and was convinced that the United States had the power to coerce the European powers by economic methods rather than war
Why did some slave owners treat their slaves good?
Because they felt a feudal obligation towards them. The Confederate president, Jefferson Davis, treated his slaves so well that they didn't want their freedom. This was one reason he was elected - he looked like the noble face of slave-owning.
What led Confederate president Jefferson Davis to at first believe that the Union would not want to fight a civil war against the South?
Jefferson Davis believed that European countries would be on the side of the south because of their dependence on cotton.
Why did Thomas Jefferson resist building a larger navy to fight British impressment of American solider?
Jefferson did not want to raise taxes and did not want a large navy.
Why did Jefferson resist building a larger navy to fight British impressments of American sailors?
Jefferson did not want to raise taxes and did not want a large navy.
What kind of war does Jefferson Davis want to fight?
He wants it to be a war in the best Confederate spirit - plenty of romantic cavalry charges and legendary acts of bravery. This leads to disaster. His unwise choice of Generals does much to lose him the war.
Why was Jefferson Davis important to the civil war?
Based on the circumstances in 1861, it can be almost called a miracle, almost is important, that a new central government ruling the new Confederacy was built from scratch. The South had no central government, no army or navy to speak of and much of it had to do with the efforts of Jefferson Davis. Davis is sometime maligned as a leader, this is not true. His efforts to organize the South and help fight a Union army with almost unlimited resources to fight a major was a remarkable feat, to which much credit belongs to Jefferson Davis.
Why did thomas jefferson resist building a larger navy to fight british impressement of American sailors?
Jefferson did not want to raise taxes and did not want a large navy.
Did Jefferson Davis use slaves tohelp fight the north?
Yes, he used some from across the south with the consent of them and their master. He believed that no black man had to fight if he didnt want to. The idea of arming hundreds of thousands of slaves wasn't enacted until late in the war, he said that their would be no place for slavery after he got 300,000 negroes to retun after the war.
What general did Confederate President Jefferson Davis send to report on the Army of Tennessee in 1863?
In February of 1863, Jefferson Davis dispatched General Joseph Johnston for an inspection of the Army of Tennessee and to asses the situation with its commander, Braxton Bragg. Davis want Johnson's opinion as to whether Bragg was still fir to command his army. Johnson sent Davis a positive report. He believed Bragg was competent and that his army was in good spirits. This turned out to be contrary to the senior officers in Bragg's army.
Who were the leaders in the US Civil War?
The US Civil war was fought from 1861-1865 between 20 free states of North/ five border states and 11 pro slavery states of South. From the Union side President Abraham Lincoln was the leader and from Confederate states Jefferson Davis was the supreme leader. The heads of state during the civil war were President Abraham Lincoln for the United States or the Union. For the Confederate States Of America, it was President Jefferson Davis.
Who was elected president of the southern states when they secede?
Abraham Lincoln was president when the first states began seceding. Lincoln's election was basically the final straw that made the states want to secede.
Does Jefferson Davis want war or peace?
After seceding, he would have been quite happy without a war, if Lincoln had granted official recognition to the Confederacy. But when Lincoln declared that he would defend Fort Sumter (which the Confederacy considered its own), and then called for new volunteer troops, Davis felt he had to mobilise.
What do you not want to have but not want to lose?
You don't want a fight You don't want to loose a fight.
