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Which side did general lee fight for?
The Confederacy (South) He did not approve of secession, but felt he ought to go with his state (Virginia) when it eventually voted Confederate.
How did Japanese justify such an attack?
They felt "entitled" to the islands of the Pacific. They were doing it to increase the land that they controlled.
What side did Robert E. Lee support?
Confederates. Lincoln had offered him the job of General-in-Chief of all the Union armies. He said he would only accept it if Virginia voted to stay loyal to the Union - which he hoped it would. But Virginia voted Confederate, and Lee went with his state. He felt he was a Virginian first and an American second.
What did Robert E. Lee think should happen to slaves?
Robert E. Lee was against slavery. He actually freed all the slaves he had. The only reason he fought for the Confederacy was because he wanted to stay loyal to his home state of Virginia.
Who was opposed to secession during the civil war?
The opposites of the Confederates (rebels) were the Yankees. (not the baseball team) The opposing sides were the Confederacy (Confederate States of America - the South) Union (United States of America - the North)
What was the outcome of the formation of the confederate states of America?
The Confederates felt entitled to defend their borders. Congress did not recognise the Confederacy or its borders. War was on its way.
Which side did general lee fight for?
The Confederacy (South) He did not approve of secession, but felt he ought to go with his state (Virginia) when it eventually voted Confederate.
Why did leaders of the confederacy think their nation was entitled to?
Leaders of the Confederacy believed their nation was entitled to independence based on principles of states' rights and self-determination. They argued that the U.S. Constitution allowed states to secede and govern themselves, particularly regarding the institution of slavery, which they viewed as essential to their economic and social systems. Additionally, they felt that their distinct cultural and regional identities justified their separation from the Union. Ultimately, they believed they were fighting for their way of life and the preservation of their liberties.
Which state was not a member of the confederacy?
When the confederacy was formed, the current Texas governor felt his troops were best served by fighting Native American wars and refused to send any troops to the East to fight in the confederacy. However, after he left office, Texas joined. Kentucky and Missouri refused to secede from the Union but rump groups declared secession.
Why did Robert E Lee chose to control the confederacy?
He didn't "control the confederacy." He was the commanding general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. He had been asked by Lincoln to command the Union Army instead, but he felt a greater loyalty to his home state of Virginia, even though he personally thought the secession was a bad idea.
How did Japanese justify such an attack?
They felt "entitled" to the islands of the Pacific. They were doing it to increase the land that they controlled.
Why was capturing the capital of the Confederacy in Richmond so difficult for the Union to accomplish?
The reason the capturing of the Confederacy capital in Richmond was so difficult for the Union to accomplish was because it was so well guarded. The Confederate Army, protected it because they felt the Confederacy would fall if Richmond fell.
What document was on July 4th 1776?
The Declaration of Independence explained the reasons Americans sought, and felt entitled to, independence.
What side did Robert E. Lee support?
Confederates. Lincoln had offered him the job of General-in-Chief of all the Union armies. He said he would only accept it if Virginia voted to stay loyal to the Union - which he hoped it would. But Virginia voted Confederate, and Lee went with his state. He felt he was a Virginian first and an American second.
What document was signed on july 4th 1776?
The Declaration of Independence explained the reasons Americans sought, and felt entitled to, independence.
How did the northern radicals use Lincoln's death as an excuse to punish the south?
Revenge. They felt they were entitled to a little 'eye for an eye'.
How do you use squashy in a sentence?
Since I bought all of the bedding, I felt entitled to claim the most squashy pillow for myself.
