the battle of chancellorville defined the union effort in the civil war as being about slavery.
true or false
what happened to many former slaves after the civil war?
-factory workers
-united states military
-moved to idaho or utah
-sharecroppers and tenant farmers
What do you think?
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I won't answer your questions, but the Battle of Chancellorville defined battle tactics in the use of intelligence, encircling the enemy's flanks, and using the will to fight as an tactical advantage. This was probably Lee's greatest victory, even if the cost of victory was great.
Regarding the statement "the Battle of Chancellorsville defined the Union effort in the Civil War as being about slavery," let's break it down to determine if it's true or false.
To evaluate this statement, we need to understand the Battle of Chancellorsville and the Union's overall goal in the Civil War.
The Battle of Chancellorsville took place from April 30 to May 6, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was fought in Virginia between the Confederate Army (led by General Robert E. Lee) and the Union Army (led by General Joseph Hooker). Despite initially outnumbering the Confederates, the Union Army suffered a significant defeat, causing them to retreat.
The battle itself did not directly define the Union's effort in the Civil War as being about slavery. The primary goal of the Union during the Civil War was to preserve the Union and bring an end to the Confederate states' secession. While the issue of slavery was a central political and moral concern, the Union's primary objective was to reunite the country rather than solely abolish slavery. Therefore, the statement is false.
Now, let's discuss what happened to many former slaves after the Civil War:
1. Factory workers: Some former slaves became industrial workers, finding employment in factories as the United States underwent industrialization in the late 19th century. They played a significant role in the growth of industries like steel, textiles, and manufacturing.
2. United States military: During and after the Civil War, thousands of former slaves served in the United States military. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Lincoln in 1862, allowed African Americans to enlist in the Union Army and Navy. They fought alongside white Union troops and played a vital role in securing victory for the Union.
3. Moved to Idaho or Utah: While some former slaves may have migrated to various parts of the United States after the Civil War, it is not specific to say that they moved to Idaho or Utah. An individual's decision to relocate after the war would depend on various factors, including economic opportunities, family connections, and personal preferences.
4. Sharecroppers and tenant farmers: Due to limited economic opportunities and systemic discrimination, many former slaves became sharecroppers or tenant farmers. Sharecropping involved working on someone else's land in exchange for a share of the crops produced, while tenant farming involved paying rent for the land they worked on.
It's worth noting that the experiences of former slaves after the Civil War varied greatly and depended on factors such as geographical location, socioeconomic conditions, and individual choices.
I hope this explanation helps you understand the Battle of Chancellorsville and what happened to many former slaves after the Civil War.