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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.
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Who were Jackson and Johnston during the Civil War?
they were two generals during the civil war
What were the Civil War wars during 1862-1868?
sorry the civil war was during 1861- 1865
What was the wartime capital of the Union during the Civil war?
during the civil war washington D.c was the capital of the union
Who controlled most of the railroads during the civil war?
The North controlled most of the railroads during the Civil War.
What the important of Jefferson in the Civil War?
During the civil war he was dead.
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.
Which phrase best defines contraband during the Civil War?
can i get some phrases?? lol
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.
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 were the people of South US called during the American civil war?
Confederates, traitors, rebels, rebs, johnny rebs, grays
What side used the problem of contraband slaves into a military tactic?
The Confederacy used the Slaves as some of their soldiers during the Civil War, while the Union was opposed to the whole idea of slavery. :) WOOOOOOOTTTTTTT
Did the slaves have special kinds of rights during the civil war?
yes, they had the right to be black.
What does contrabando mean?
Contrabands (n) are goods prohibited by law or treaty from being imported or exported or an escaped slave during the Civil War who fled to or was taken behind Union lines. Xo, Smartiiz.contraband is about the killing the blacks and slavery. An escaped slave during the Civil War who fled to or was taken behind Union lines.
How did the union treat African americansfrom the period in which they were considered contraband through the emancipation proclamation?
"Contraband" was a term commonly used in the United States military during the Civil War. The Unions used this term to describe a new status for certain escaped slaves or those who affiliated with Union forces. The Army (and the United States Congress) determined that the United States would not return escaped slaves who went to Union lines and classifies them as "contraband". They used many as laborers to support Union efforts and soon began to pay them wages.
What where the special events during queen victorias life?
the civil war the boarl war and she was made India's princess
Interrogatories special civil part court in state of New Jersey?
The state of New Jersey has a special court for civil lawsuits. This court hosts cases about special interrogations and civil parts.
What were Black Union troops in the Civil War called?
Contraband. Later, black soldiers were served in the Cavalry in the West, where the Indians gave them the name "buffalo soldiers". The above answer is not entirely correct. Black troops in the civil war were called United States Colored Troops. Contraband were slaves that escaped into the possession of the Union Army. Tens of 1000's of the USCT's were from the North and would not be considered CONTRABANDS of war. Many of these men were free men of color and never new the bondage of slavery, therefore it would be insulting to them to be characterized as "contraband".
