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Long-term enlistments were not popular during the Civil War primarily due to soldiers' reluctance to commit to extended service in a conflict that was expected to be short-lived. Many volunteers initially believed the war would be over quickly, leading to a preference for shorter terms of service. Additionally, the harsh realities of war, including high casualty rates and difficult conditions, made the idea of prolonged enlistment unappealing. Recruitment efforts focused on shorter terms allowed for a larger pool of volunteers who were willing to serve temporarily.
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Who created the idea of the Civil War?
Sir Keiran Scott Gelder.
How was the Civil War a final triumph of the idea of a federal union over the power of the individual states?
The civil war was a final triumph of an idea of a federal union over the power of the individual states because it helped the several states unite. They came up with various ways that made sure the civil war did not occur again.
The suppossed inventor of baseball at whom the first shot of the civil war was fired?
i have know idea
Why do some northern states have two dates?
I think that they had civil war twice I have no idea
Which Radical Republican proposal for Reconstruction was defeated by its opponents?
The idea of abolishing slavery. This was not a popular idea during Reconstruction in the south, but it became part of the process.
Why were long-term enlistments not a popular idea?
Long-term enlistments proved unpopular because the service-members interests changed. Issues such as marriages, births, deaths, and family problems are distractions, and long-term enlistments provided no opportunity to solve the problem. Also, interests changed; what was important to a young man who enlisted at age 18 may be less important at age 30.The current (2014) system in the United States calls for enlistment periods of either four or five years, ay which point the servicemember may chose to re-enlist - assuming that branch of the service wants him/her.
Which term refers to the idea that settlers had the right to decide whether slavery would be legal in their territory?
Popular sovereignty is the term that refers to the idea that settlers had the right to decide whether slavery would be legal in their territory. This concept was a key issue in the lead-up to the Civil War in the United States.
What is the Popular sovereignty refers to the?
The term "popular sovereignty" refers to the fact that it was believed that people provided the government power. This idea was used in Kansas, as it was just forming before the Civil War, to determine if slavery should be legal.
What caused the Civil War in 1603?
The American Civil War was in 1860 not 1603, so I have no Idea what you are talking about
Why was the idea of an income popular with the poor?
The idea of a progressive income tax is popular with most people because as someone gets more out of society, it is thought they should return more. The idea of an income tax in and of itself is not popular with the poor.
Why was the idea of an income tax popular with the poor?
The idea of a progressive income tax is popular with most people because as someone gets more out of society, it is thought they should return more. The idea of an income tax in and of itself is not popular with the poor.
Did they have Google during the civil war?
Nice idea for a novel!
Why is the Fiji island popular?
honestly i have no idea
Who started the idea of baseball?
Abner Doubleday. He was a general in the civil war.
Who created the idea of the Civil War?
Sir Keiran Scott Gelder.
How did the US Civil War affect the powers of the president?
i have no idea about anyting
What party endorsed the idea of popular sovereignty?
The south!
