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Answer The US capitol was in Washington, D.C. The capitol of the Confederacy was originally in Montgomery, AL. However, Virginia was debating if they would secede and join the Confederacy. Somehow, the offer was made to move the Confederate capitol to Richmond in order to entice the State to join. Virginia seceded from the Union. General Robert E. Lee followed the decision of his State. The Capitol was moved to Richmond.

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Q: Why were the confederate and union capitals' so close to each other during the civil war?
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Why was the confederate Capital moved from Montgomery to Richmond?

It was too close to Washington dc for strategic comfort for both the union and confederacy during the civil war.


Where did most of the fighting during the US Civil War take place?

During the American Civil War, most of the actual fighting took place in and around the Southern state of Virginia. Given the close proximity of the Union and Confederate capitals of Washington, D.C., and Richmond (Virginia), both the North and the South made a concentrated effort in this region to achieve victories at each other's expense, although important battles occurred in other regions, as well.


What was Maryland role in the civil war?

Maryland was a slave-state that came close to voting Confederate. As the state surrounded Washington DC, this would have been a serious setback for the Union. Lincoln took certain liberties in jailing the pro-Confederate leaders without trial, but the state did remain loyal.


What events took place during the civil war?

In the West, the capture of Vicksburg, the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi. In the East (on the same day, by chance), the devastating Confederate defeat at Gettysburg, ending Lee's hopes of invading the North, and putting him out of action till the following spring. In Tennessee, the Army of the Cumberland came close to destruction at Chiockamauga, and was besieged in Chattanooga - saved from starvation by Grant, who was rapidly gaining enough credibility for the job of General-in-Chief, to which he would soon be appointed.


Did they use Rail roads in the civil war?

Yes there were some railroads commisioned in the civil war but not even close to what they destroyed. ___ Railroads were already well established by the time the American Civil War began. THey were heavily used by both sides during the war to move food, equipment and troops around.

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Why was the confederate Capital moved from Montgomery to Richmond?

It was too close to Washington dc for strategic comfort for both the union and confederacy during the civil war.


How was the Washington Monument used during the Civil War?

Because Washington, DC (the Union capital) and Richmond, Virginia (the Confederate capital) were relatively close together, the Washington Monument was used as an observation post to view Confederate Army activities and movements


Where did most the fighting of the civil war take place?

During the American Civil War, most of the actual fighting took place in and around the Southern state of Virginia. Given the close proximity of the Union and Confederate capitals of Washington, D.C., and Richmond (Virginia), both the North and the South made a concentrated effort in this region to achieve victories at each other's expense, although important battles occurred in other regions, as well.


What did a darkroom look like during the civil war?

Close your eyes. Then you will know.


What confederate general won the first major battle of the civil war?

The battle was Bull Run (Manassas), and the Confederate commander was Joseph E. Johnston, who ceded some authority to P.G.T. Beauregard on account of the latter's close knowledge of the terrain.


Which two mainland state capitals are close together?

Providence, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts are two mainland state capitals that are close together. They are separated by less then 41 miles.


What was used to close city ports during Civil War time?

Union naval blockade


Which capitals has coordinates of 50Nlatitude 98W longitude?

That's close to Winnipeg, Manitoba.


Where did most of the fighting during the US Civil War take place?

During the American Civil War, most of the actual fighting took place in and around the Southern state of Virginia. Given the close proximity of the Union and Confederate capitals of Washington, D.C., and Richmond (Virginia), both the North and the South made a concentrated effort in this region to achieve victories at each other's expense, although important battles occurred in other regions, as well.


What situation was Lincoln addressing during Second Inaugural Address?

The United States was close to winning the Civil War.


Was the civil war happening during lincoln's second inaugural address?

Yes, it was drawing to a close, but it was still going on.


How do you see the password in webkinz with all the black?

you look really close and use capitals.