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By 1863 the South's homeland was getting beat up pritty badly since most of the battles were fought on Southern terrritory. The homefront the most important recource was starving so were the Johnny Rebs. General Lee wanted to hurt the northern supply so that they could win.

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Robert E Lee wasn't totally against the union but didnt want to let down his state or country has also was a Plantation owner and was very rich so he was fighting to protect his farm.

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