Freedom, Enslavement and Resistance

Maintaining the economic status quo of the Southern states.

Expanding westward territories for agricultural development.

Securing states' rights over federal authority.

Fighting for freedom and citizenship.

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Increased support for Black rights and equality.

Resentment over Black military service and the push for Black citizenship.

Economic prosperity and job creation for all races.

Decreased racial tensions due to the war.

Through the construction of grand monuments.

Through poetry and photographs.

Through oral traditions only.

Through the writings of Confederate leaders.

Primarily financial support through investments.

Limited support due to their enslaved status.

Rallied to support the Union from both the North and South.

Exclusively military support on the front lines.

Investing their savings in Union war bonds.

Secretly writing letters of encouragement to Union soldiers.

Escaping to join Union forces, risking everything.

Providing food and shelter to Confederate soldiers.

Higher pay than white soldiers.

Exemption from combat duty.

Equal opportunities for promotion.

Lower pay and risk of re-enslavement if captured.

Men primarily served in combat roles, while women provided essential support services.

Women were exclusively involved in espionage, while men focused on logistical support.

Men and women had identical roles and responsibilities within the Union Army.

Men were only allowed to serve in non-combat roles, while women served as officers.

As an obligation to the Confederacy.

As an opportunity to claim their rights as citizens.

As a way to avoid discrimination.

As an alternative to agricultural labor.

Due to their lack of combat experience.

Because of the Union Army's policy of racial integration.

Due to the deep-seated racism of the time.

Because they were less educated.