"Stonewall" .
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to go against the presidents orders
Sherman's March
True; President Abraham Lincoln told the Southern states that the sanctity of the United States was of paramount importance and he would use military force to keep them from succession. This was nothing new however; some 25 years earlier, President Andrew Jackson told the same southern states the same thing.
Prevent acts of violence against former slaves.
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"Stonewall Jackson"
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Thomas Jackson received his nickname, Stonewall, at Bull Run because he stood like a stone wall against the attack, until Beauregard could bring up reinforcements and counterattack.
Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" due to his staunch defense of Henry Hill while maintaining a calm demeanor at the first Battle of Bull Run.
Southerners who saw an advantage to backing the Reconstruction of the South represented the majority of Southern Republicans. Much like the northerners who were against the Civil War (Copperheads), these southerners earned a derisive nickname. They were called "Scalawags".
That was QB Chuck Long of the University of Iowa. Jackson had 1,509 total points and Long had 1,464. Jackson received 317 1st place votes and Long received 286. Robbie Bosco of Brigham Young was a distant third with 459 points.
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Tennessee's nickname is "the Volunteer State", after the men who "volunteered" for military service in US wars against Indians and the British (in the Battle of New Orleans) under General Andrew Jackson, and later on the side of Texas in its Revolution against Mexico.
Thomas Jackson earned the nickname "Stonewall" during the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Manassas, on July 21, 1861. During the battle, he and his brigade stood firm against Union attacks, prompting Confederate General Barnard Bee to remark that Jackson was standing like a "stone wall." This steadfastness in the face of adversity helped solidify his reputation as a key Confederate leader.
he led Southern forces against the North, and he held out, never gave up. He was a brave and tough soldier, hence the name "Stonewall" Jackson.