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Why were the desertion rates so high in both the Union and the Confederate?
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∙ 12y ago
A lot of them weren't happy with the war, and didn't want to be fighting. High casualty rates, low quantity and quality of supplies, among other things, is what caused the high desertion rates.
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∙ 12y agoYes, especially the Confederates in the last stages.
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What is the border state that Lincoln kept with the Union thereby saving Washington D.C?
He allowed Kentucky to stay neutral for the first year of the war. Maryland was a bigger worry - if they had voted Confederate, Washington would have been totally surrounded by enemy states. So Lincoln jailed some pro-Confederate politicians, actually breaking the law of habeas corpus. Missouri was the scene of bitter guerrilla fighting throughout the war, and Lincoln never really controlled it, but at least it did not become a Confederate state. Delaware was too small to make much difference. It raised regiments for both armies, mainly Union.
In what way was the Confederate Government both strong and weak during the Civil War?
pete sakes
What was the name given to the nation formed by the states that had seceded in February 1861 and who did they elect as their leader?
The Confederate States of America. The President was Jefferson Davis. He was not happy about this, as he had hoped to be appointed General-in-Chief of the Confederate armies. In the event, he tried to perform both functions, and failed in both.
Which event occurred third?
Vermont joins the Union. its Delaware is the first state to Join the union For A+ kids its both answers
What kind of military force did the Confederation government have?
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What was a major problem for both the Union and Confederate armies?
Desertion
Did the Union or Confederate fight at manassas?
Union fought Confederate at Manassas (Bull Run) - both times.
Is Clara Barton on the union?
Clara Barton both Union and Confederate even though she wanted Union to win. Clara Barton both Union and Confederate even though she wanted Union to win.
Was Sally Tompkins on the union or confederate side?
both
Was pickled meat used more for the union or Confederate?
union , both used it mostly union
What is the names of the commanders that served on both the union and confederate armies?
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What were the color of both the union and confederate army?
Union:Blue Confederate:Grey
What were the colors of both groups Union and confederate soldiers?
Yes
Who won the gettysberg the union or confederate?
The Union, although both sides suffered heavy casualties.
Did both union and confederate leaders impose the writ of habeas corpus?
no
Did Clara barton nurse both confederate and union soldiers?
Yes she did.
Which side used submarines in the civil war?
Both the Union and the Confederate had submarines, but the Confederate used them more often.
