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Was sam watkins correct in saying that the Civil war was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight?
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∙ 9y ago
Sam Watkins was correct in saying that the Civil War was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight. There were more poor farmers fighting than rich plantation owners.
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Was Sam Watkins correct to say that the US Civil War was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight?
I believe so. The Civil War was fought because men with money both in the government and not couldn't settle major issues and that lead to war. Those rich men didn't fight the war. They let middle-class and poor men who didn't really care about the issues at hand because they didn't affect them fight it.
Was sam watkins correct in saying that the civil war was a rich mans war and a poor mans fight?
It could certainly look that way. In the North, a draftee could pay a substitute to join up in his place. This obviously favoured rich families. And the arrangement was often brokered by cynical profiteers who would send all kinds of physically or mentally unfit men into the army. Profiteers would also make a fortune supplying the armies with inferior weapons, equipment and horses. These profiteers were loathed and despised by both sides.
Did girls fight in the Civil War?
Women did not fight in the Civil War. But, some did dress up like men to help out in the war.
What were the civil war battle tactics?
it was a fight :]
Why did females change their appearance into a man to be involved in the civil war?
Women changed their look to a man to fight in the civil war because women were not allowed to fight in the civil war at that time period
Was Sam Watkins correct to say that the US Civil War was a rich man's war and a poor man's fight?
I believe so. The Civil War was fought because men with money both in the government and not couldn't settle major issues and that lead to war. Those rich men didn't fight the war. They let middle-class and poor men who didn't really care about the issues at hand because they didn't affect them fight it.
Why did southerners resent the draft during the civil war?
The saying at the time was, "Rich Man's War, Poor Man's Fight."
Was sam watkins correct in saying that the civil war was a rich mans war and a poor mans fight?
It could certainly look that way. In the North, a draftee could pay a substitute to join up in his place. This obviously favoured rich families. And the arrangement was often brokered by cynical profiteers who would send all kinds of physically or mentally unfit men into the army. Profiteers would also make a fortune supplying the armies with inferior weapons, equipment and horses. These profiteers were loathed and despised by both sides.
Why did Martin Luther king Junior fight for civil war?
He did not fight for civil WAR! he fought for civil RIGHTS and liberties
Is Did you fight grammatically correct?
Yes, it is grammatically correct, as long as it is punctuated as a question: "Did you fight?"
How did the womens movement change society in the 19th century?
That women have the right to vote correct answer for Apex
Was dred scott in the civil war?
No he did not fight in the Civil War
What is the meaning of the Japanese word fighto?
The correct way to romanize that would be 'faito', written ファイト it's simply Japanese way of saying the English word 'fight'.
What kind of fight did Martin Luther King fight for?
Civil rights.
Where did they fight at in the civil war?
in...the...south?
Did girls fight in the Civil War?
Women did not fight in the Civil War. But, some did dress up like men to help out in the war.
Which side did Robert E. Lee fight for union at all?
Lee served with distinction in the US Army prior to the Civil War, winning high praise for his actions in the Mexican War. He was offered command of US forces at the onset of hostilities in the Civil War, but refused, saying he could not fight against his native state, Virginia, who seceded.
