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Why did sullivan ballou serve in the union army?
To maintain the government that men 100 years previous had fought and died to create. Many people ignorantly think that the Union was fighting to end slavery. No. That was one of the many reasons they were fighting the Confederacy. The number one reason was to preserve the United States and prevent secession from ripping the country in half.
What was Lincoln's major war aim?
The primary, the fundamental objective of the Union forces in the US Civil War was to force the South into an unconditional surrender. This meant that for all practical purposes, the Confederate forces were no longer able to defend themselves and the Confederacy.
Was major Anderson in the confederate or union army?
he was commanding the union army
Was the confedrate general whose troops tried to defend Atlanta from union attack?
John Bell Hood
Why was Lincoln reluctant to defend Fort Sumter Why did he eventually respond to the situation by asking for Union troops?
He wasn't reluctant to defend Sumter, but the attack was a surprise and began the war so he needed troops.
During what battle was Ballou killed?
Union Major Sullivan Ballou died July 29, 1861, eight days after the Battle of First Bull Run / Manassas, Virginia.
Why did sullivan ballou serve in the union army?
To maintain the government that men 100 years previous had fought and died to create. Many people ignorantly think that the Union was fighting to end slavery. No. That was one of the many reasons they were fighting the Confederacy. The number one reason was to preserve the United States and prevent secession from ripping the country in half.
What were some strengths of both the union and confederate armies?
Union - much bigger numbers, supervised by a better President, and a major advantage in artillery. Confederate - naturally aggressive, soldierlike breed, major advantage in cavalry, strongly emotive war-mission, to defend the homeland against the invader.
What was Lincoln's major war aim?
The primary, the fundamental objective of the Union forces in the US Civil War was to force the South into an unconditional surrender. This meant that for all practical purposes, the Confederate forces were no longer able to defend themselves and the Confederacy.
What did Daniel Webster defend?
Daniel Webster Defended Liberty and Union
What has the author J A Sullivan written?
J. A. Sullivan has written: 'Red sails on the Great Lakes' -- subject- s -: Canadian Seamen's Union, Communism, Merchant mariners
Who was the union general for the battle of fort Sumter?
The commander of the garrison was not a General - only a Major. His General-in-Chief in Washington was Winfield Scott, though the decision to defend Fort Sumter was made by Lincoln.
Did the soviet union pledge to defend cuba against attacks from the US?
yes
Why did Abraham Lincoln feel obligated to defend the union?
He was the president of the ENTIRE country not part of it.
When was Major League Soccer Players Union created?
Major League Soccer Players Union was created in 2003.
How did Jackson defend the Union?
he cut tariffs but sc wasn't satisfied. he then passed the force bill.
The common cause did the mujahideen solidarity and freedom fighters share?
Both the Mujahideen Solidarity and freedom fighters sought to defend their nations against the Soviet Union.
