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Confederate States of America
Also known as the Confederacy, the Confederate States of America existed from 1861 to 1865 and consisted of 11 Southern states which seceded from the United States.
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What weapons were used by the South during the US Civil War?
The South used basically the same weapons as did the North with the exception of torpedoes and a submarine. These were war innovations the Confederacy used, although only one of their submarines was successful in sinking a Union ship.
With that said, the weapons both sides used were rifles, cannons, swords, handguns, and warships both ironclad and wooden. The types of rifles were too many to list. The basic difference was that the Union army had much more of the weapons then did the Confederacy.
What was the Home to Jamestown first settlement in the 13 colonies?
Jamestown, settled in 1607. At first it was a terrible place about 7 out of 10 died each year. They had a community responsibility pact that everyone would share their harvest with all through the communal store. What happened was many would not work their fields and the food would run out. It wasn't until this "pact" was disolved, around the time (1612) that John Rolfe, "John Smith", arrived to Jamestown with tobacco seeds he illegally took out of England, that the colony started to thrive causing many more people to leave England for America.
What were the Southern advantages in the US Civil War?
Central point of supply with shorter supply lines.
Some of the best officers of the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates.
Traditional advantage in cavalry - most young Southerners could ride and shoot
Officer class - the army was a more natural choice of career for sons of rural landowners than in the industrial North.
Rank-&-file - a more soldierlike breed, a generally aggressive kind of people
Home-ground advantage - most battles were on terrain unfamiliar to the enemy
Stronger war-mission - to defend the homeland against the invader.
Their President did not have to face an election in mid-war, as Lincoln did.
(At the beginning) Prospect of recognition and military aid from Britain and France.
Who served as the president of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis was appointed by the Confederate Congress to be the president of the Confederate States of America in 1861. At first he was the provisional president. Soon after, the Confederate Congress elected Davis to a six year term that could not be renewed. The Confederate Constitution called for a one term of six years for any Confederate president.
What advantage was the Confederacy missing that might have turned the war in its favor?
They were missing official recognition by the British and French, which might have happened, until Lincoln skillfully deflected it by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.
The Confederacy was missing a number of important things and even so, it still had a chance.
- The South was missing more of an industrial base than it had;
- An alliance with Great Britain would have let the South go "free". Depending of course on the degree of commitment.
- A larger civilian population with which to bring into the army.
Who was the former president that became member of congress of the confederate states of America?
John Tyler, our nation's tenth president served as a representative of Virginia during the War Between The States.
When did Texas secede from the union and join the Confederate States of America?
- South Carolina on 20 December 1860.
- Mississippi on 9 January 1861.
- Florida on 10 January 1861.
- Alabama on 11 January 1861.
- Georgia on 19 January 1861.
- Louisiana on 26 January 1861.
- Texas on 1 February 1861.
- Virginia on 17 April 1861.
- Arkansas on 6 May 1861.
- North Carolina on 20 May 1861.
- Tennessee on 8 June 1861.
Missouri, Maryland, Delaware, and Kentucky did not secede
How did the provisions of the 14th Amendment punish the former Confederates?
Nothing in the 14th punished former confederate soldiers. The 14th is about due process and has been used to ensure people know their rights when arrested (Miranda decision) and prevents citizens from illegally deprived of life, liberty or property. It also addresses equal protection under law to all citizens and limits the actions of state and local officials.
Was the Confederate States of America formed by the seceded Southern states?
The Confederate States of America was formed in February 1861 by seven states which had seceded from the Union.
How did you come up with the names of your states in united states?
There was really no common pattern. Most of the original states were named after English monarchs and nobility. Most of the middle states names were derived from what the natives called the area or what dominate tribe lived in the area. In the west, most were named by early Spanish explorers.
However even though Alexander Stephens said that slavery was the "cornerstone of the Confederacy", yet AFTER Sothern defeat, Stephens said that the Civil War was NOT about slavery but states' rights, as he continued to be a defender of the lost cause. www.civilwarsearch.com/CivilWarHistory/107/Default.aspx http://www.timetracts.com/why_the_civil_war_took_place.htm Here is a Website you can go to, to clarify this information. There are several other Sites but this one is the best!!
How did the election of 1860 lead to the formation of the confederate states of America?
The Election of 1860 contributed to the Civil War because after President Abraham Lincoln was elected he stated that where slavery existed it can continue, but he will not allow it to spread every where. the whole USA What mainly started the Civil War was the south seceding or leaving from The UR'S They felt as if the government was getting to strong. They claim that they had no choice but to leave. The word then got around to President Lincoln. He then said that he would fight to keep the south. The Northerners had soldiers already. The South was getting theirs together. The Northerners were soldiers on Southern Land and that is when the Civil War Started. The Civil War was the bloodiest and the only war on the Land of America. By: DeAndre James @ Perspectives Charter Middle School
What led to the confederate states of America?
The election of a Northern sectional candidate, Abraham Lincoln, to the office of the President of the United States. The Republican Party, to which Lincoln belonged, favored restriction of slavery from the western territories and high tariffs or taxes on imported goods. The states which seceded felt it was in their best interests to separate from the US and form their own government rather than confront these issues which were contrary to their economic interests.
What were the capital cities of the confederate states of America?
Montgomery, Alabama served as the first capital of the Confederate States of America, from February 4, 1861 to May 21, 1861, when the capital was moved to Richmond, Virginia. Finally after the fall of Richmond, The government moved to Danville, Virginia
The seat of government for the Confederacy was first at Montgomery, Alabama. In May of 1861 Richmond Virginia became the capital and remain so for the duration of the war.
What does leon's account account suggest about life as a confederate soldier?
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When the states left the union what state became the capital of the confederate states of America?
Briefly, Montgomery Alabama, then Richmond, Virginia.
It's a States/Systems where power is decentralized and held primarily or exclusively at the regional or local level.
What outcome did Davis and Lee expect from a Confederate invasion of the North?
The first time (September 1862), they were hoping to boost Confederate credibility in order to win military aid from the British, with the French likely to follow suit.
The second time (June-July 1863), it was simply to go on the offensive and win the war in the East.
Additionally, although France and England were already aiding the South, a plan of intervention to stop the war, if initiated by these powers would help gain Confederate independence.
What was the purpose of the Confederate agent James D Bulloch in Europe?
The Confederate Secretary of the Navy, Stephen Mallory sent James D. Bulloch to Europe in 1861 to buy or have built six propeller warships. part of Bulloch's success was the building of two Confederate raiding ships, the CSS Alabama and the CSS Florida.
What is the significance of Jamestown?
It was the first success full New England Colony in the Americas. It wasn't the first New England colony success full (they had other success full colonies), it wasn't the first success full colony in America, and it wasn't the first success full colony in America. It was the FIRST SUCCESS FULL NEW ENGLAND COLONY IN THE AMERICAS. Got all that?
Where did the confederacy surrender to the union at?
The principal surrender was that of Confederate Gen. Robert E Lee to Union General Ulysses S Grant at Appomattox, VA in April 1865.
"Confederate bill" or "Confederate paper money" is a generic term for any of the many different banknotes issued by various jurisdictions of the Confederate States of America during the US Civil War.
The CSA wasn't able to establish a successful central banking system so much of its paper money was issued by individual states and private banks. Most of the money had neither physical backing (precious metals) nor psychological support (e.g. "the full faith and credit of the government") leading to inflation and numerous reissues.
While they have no purchasing power today, genuine Confederate bills are of great interest to collectors. Unfortunately determining values can be challenging for two reasons. First, there were large numbers of different varieties of bills, which complicates determining market values. More seriously, many Confederate bills were counterfeited during the war and huge numbers of replicas were later printed as curiosities for sale as Civil War-themed novelties. Any apparent Confederate bill has to be examined in person by an expert before it can be valued.
