What caused the Civil War
As some of you may be aware, controversy stuck with the Groton event when the local newspaper had a special edition that started with an article stating that the war was caused and fought over Slavery.
I posted my strong disapproval of the article being on the front page and stated that I would not support events where such positions are taken and put forth to the public in such a manner.
I recieved the backlash from a number people in our Battalion who disagreed and supported the claim that the war was fought over slavery. Including our corporate President who had studied and thought about the issue for years. Others stated to simply ignore the remarks and tell the public the true cause when we meet them.
I am very much taken back but such support and have begun to question Confederate Re-enacting in New England. Have I gone completely insane?
This is the article:
http://www.grotonhistoricalsociety.org/Hillbrook%20Orchard%20Times%20pg....
Will
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I'm no slave to political dogma
State Rattsssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
States Rights Will, States Rights Will I will tell ya all about what folks here in the Lone Star State think caused the out break of the "War Of Northern Aggression" It will shock you. I have had the chance to speek with students at many of the events and historic sites here. I guess we are a nation that will re-write it's own history. Will that is why I reenact to tell the truth about State Rights and Slavery..................See Ya soon CopperHeadAnnie
Guess I was wrong....
Here it is some months later and I am still just as embroiled over the issue as the first day the issue came up. I will be drafting a letter to be voted on at our next unit meeting to demand the resignation of the President of the Liberty Greys corporation. Don't think it will have any effect but our voices will be heard!
Will
What was the cause of the "Civil War"
To put the onus of blame on one single issue shows a total lack of, not only information, but of concern for the truth. At best the issue of holding other human beings in bondage was 25% to 30% of the blame. and for the most part, the Confederate combatants to the tune of 85% could not afford a slave, nor even spell "States Rights" let alone fathom the deep and intricate Socio-Political ramifications of such. Someone in a blue suit invaded their home and they were out to protect what was theirs to protect be it kith or kin.
There is debate over whether or not it was truly a Civil War. The Confederate States of America declared and considered themselves a sovereign nation Such as Canada and Mexico. To have Federal troops cross the Potomac was equivalent to Invasion of England or France. Just because there was no worldwide recognition or acceptance of the Confederacy, didn't make it any less legitimate. Took two wars for the United States to be recognized as such.
illegitimi non carborundum
Pvt. Steve Henry
Co. A, 3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry
"Bath City Greys"
My 2 cents