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Jefferson Davis sent General John Pemberton west to replace Ulysses S. Grant in command of Confederate forces in the Western Theater during the American Civil War. Pemberton was tasked with defending Vicksburg, Mississippi, which was under threat from Union forces. However, Pemberton's leadership ultimately resulted in the surrender of Vicksburg to Grant in July 1863, a significant turning point in the war.
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Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
Why did President Jefferson send Meriwether Lewis and William Clark west?
the presidentwanted them to go because he wanted them to explore so they could chart and route the Mississippi river.
Why did Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition out west?
1. To explore the Louisiana purchase 2. Find the northwest passage 3. To research the plants and animals of the Louisiana Purchase
What political impact did the norths victory at Antietam have in the us?
The Britisn had been taking this battle on Northern soil as the test of Confederate viability. If Lee were to win, they would grant recognition to the Confederacy and send military aid. If they did this, France was likely to follow. This would have made a big impact on the war.
Why did President Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition?
Thomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had even asked William Clark's brother, George, to take on the challenge. The Louisiana Purchase would later alter the character of the planned expedition from an exploration of French territory to a first glimpse of lands that, in the view of many contemporaries, were essential to maintaining the agrarian, republican character of the nation. After the territory of "Louisiane" was purchased in 1803, Jefferson saw his chance but by then George Clark was unwilling to go, therefore he asked Meriwether Lewis, his secretary of state, to go on the journey. William Clark would meet up with Lewis weeks later at Camp Dubois before the the two headed to St. Louis. Because Jefferson wanted to have another exploration that would hopefully succeed. To explore the Louisiana purchase.
Who did Jefferson Davis send west to replace him?
someone
Who did Jefferson Davis send to take overall command of the western campaign?
All of the prostitutes =D
Who did President Jefferson Davis send to Charleston to seize Fort Sumter and defend the harbor?
P.G.T. Beauregard
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.
Who did Jefferson Davis send to take overall command of the western campaign and died in the Battle of Shiloh?
Sidney Johnston
Were the Confederate States of America considered a nation of the world in 1861?
No, but they were recognized as a belligerent by Great Britain and France. The Vatican did send a "crown of thorns" to Jefferson Davis.
What military advice did Confederate President give to General Braxton Bragg in Tennessee?
It would be unusual for any head of state to appear at an upcoming battlefield. Jefferson Davis, had always wanted to be a general and had plenty of strategic advice for his generals as did US President Lincoln. In the situation of Tennessee, Davis paid a visit to General Braxton Bragg. Davis was concerned about the numbers of Federal troops near Chattanooga Tennessee. Davis urged Bragg to send General Longstreet to attack Union forces under the command of General Burnside in Knoxville in an effort to regain Tennessee for the South. This, Davis believed would force Union General US Grant to chase after Longstreet. Grant was not fooled however, and planned instead to break the siege that Bragg had set for Chattanooga.
What general did Confederate President Jefferson Davis send to report on the Army of Tennessee in 1863?
In February of 1863, Jefferson Davis dispatched General Joseph Johnston for an inspection of the Army of Tennessee and to asses the situation with its commander, Braxton Bragg. Davis want Johnson's opinion as to whether Bragg was still fir to command his army. Johnson sent Davis a positive report. He believed Bragg was competent and that his army was in good spirits. This turned out to be contrary to the senior officers in Bragg's army.
What three West Point graduates did the then US Secretary of War Jefferson Davis send to Europe to observe the Crimean War?
When Jefferson Davis served as the US secretary of war, he sent three outstanding West Point graduates to observe the operations of the Crimean War. The three men were George B. McClellan, Richard Delafield and Alfred Mordecai.
What was the initial response of Confederate President Jefferson Davis concerning the Union assault on Charleston South Carolina?
At the beginning of the Union's assault on Charleston, South Carolina, Jefferson Davis ordered troops from Wilmington, North Carolina to reinforce the troops under the command of Confederate General PT Beauregard. The plan was then to send troops from Virginia to replace the troops sent to Charleston. The moderate success of this operation displayed the Confederate's use of economy of force, which was needed considering the fewer troops the South had in comparison to the North.
How did Jefferson Davis become president of the confederacy?
He didn't want to be. He was hoping to be General-in-Chief. But he was 'kicked upstairs', because he looked like the good face of slave-owning. (He treated his slaves so well, they didn't want their freedom.) The Confederate government thought this would encourage free nations abroad to grant recognition to the Confederacy and send military aid.
Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
