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Jefferson Davis, as the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War, was a controversial figure due to his role in leading a rebellion against the United States. His actions were seen as treasonous, and after the war, he was imprisoned for two years. Many argue that he should not have been allowed to serve again in any official capacity because his leadership contributed to the division and suffering caused by the war. Others contend that he should have been allowed to serve in some capacity to promote reconciliation and healing in the post-war era.

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Was Jefferson Davis born with a poor family?

No, Jefferson Davis's father, while not terribly wealthy, was a landowner and was able to send his son to Transylvania University in Kentucky and then to the United States Military Academy at West Point.


What side was Jefferson Davis fighting on?

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America. He called attack on North @ Fort Sumter. He was not able to keep confederate states together for very long.He was on the Confederate's side.


To what extent was white manhood suffrage achieved in the Jeffersonian democracy?

Jefferson believed a property requirement was a test of character that a man of initiative should be able to meet. Jefferson believed a property requirement was a test of character that a man of initiative should be able to meet.


What was the role of Jefferson Davis play in the civil war?

He was President of the Confederacy. He had hoped to be General-in-Chief instead, and tried to combine the two roles. He was out of his depth in both, not able to control either his cabinet or his Generals.


What battles during the civil war did Jefferson Davis fight in?

Jefferson Columbus Davis (March 2, 1828 - November 30, 1879) was a Union general who was born near Memphis, Indianna.In December 1861, he became brigadier general of volunteers, commanding the 3rd Division, Army of the Southwest, at the Battle of Pea Ridge. He commanded the 4th Division, Army of the Mississippi, at Corinth.He commanded the 1st Division, Right Wing, of the Army of the Cumberland at Stones River, where his troops collapsed and retreated after receiving a massive surprise Confederate flanking attack. His division was redesignated the 1st Division, XX Corps, at the Battle of Chickamauga. He commanded the 2nd Division, XIV Corps at Chattanooga and during the Atlanta Campaign. He took command of the XIV Corps and led it during the March to the Sea and the Carolinas Campaign.On September 29, 1862, Davis got into an argument with his superior officer, Maj. Gen. William "Bull" Nelson, shot and killed him. He was released from prison.President Jefferson Davis, CSAJefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America, did not lead troops and I do not think he was ever in a battle during the Civil War. However, he did lead Mississippi troops in the Mexican War.

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Was Jefferson Davis born with a poor family?

No, Jefferson Davis's father, while not terribly wealthy, was a landowner and was able to send his son to Transylvania University in Kentucky and then to the United States Military Academy at West Point.


Was Jefferson Davis able to change state laws?

yes because he was the president of the confederate state of America


What side was Jefferson Davis fighting on?

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America. He called attack on North @ Fort Sumter. He was not able to keep confederate states together for very long.He was on the Confederate's side.


Should you serve your country?

Absolutely, if you are physically able to do so.


To what extent was white manhood suffrage achieved in the Jeffersonian democracy?

Jefferson believed a property requirement was a test of character that a man of initiative should be able to meet. Jefferson believed a property requirement was a test of character that a man of initiative should be able to meet.


Why should women be allowed in combat position?

Because women should have equal rights, and should be able to serve there country.


What was the role of Jefferson Davis play in the civil war?

He was President of the Confederacy. He had hoped to be General-in-Chief instead, and tried to combine the two roles. He was out of his depth in both, not able to control either his cabinet or his Generals.


What Confederate general did Confederate President Jefferson Davis blame for the fall of Fort Donelson?

When Union General US Grant captured Fort Donelson, it was a terrible blow to the South's military situation in the West. Confederate President Jefferson Davis blamed the battle and surrender of Fort Donelson on its commander, General John Buchanan Floyd. Floyd was able to escape from being POW, however, Davis never gave him a command for the rest of the war. Floyd had been a political appointee, and died due to illness in 1863.


What general did Confederate President Davis believe was the best person to replace Braxton Bragg in the Western Theater?

President Jefferson Davis believed that Lieutenant General Robert E. Lee was the best general to replace Braxton Bragg as the commander of the Army of Tennessee. Lee was able to convince Davis that another choice would be better. He suggested PT Beauregard, however, Davis finally appointed General Joseph Johnston to the vacancy.


Why should students eat off school campus?

i think they should be able to eat off school campus because they serve dicusting food at the cafetirias


Why do members serve in the committee?

To be able to do it


Who becomes president of the US f the president should die?

Should the President die in office, or otherwise no longer be able to serve, then the Vice President moves up.