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Why Did General Barksdale End The Civil War

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Gen. Barksdale

The willingness of men like General Barksdale to accept emancipation and restoration of the union after the war wasn't a strong desire to do so. The North wanted to end slavery and as an outcome the south wanted to secede. This greatly increased the risk of war, it was regarded as an act of rebellion, and treason. General Barksdale and his men didn’t want to end slavery because it was good for their economy and the slaves help with the farming of tobacco and cotton. Slaves could be rented, traded or sold to pay debts. Ownership of more than a handful of slaves bestowed respect and contributed to social position.

The Northern and Western states fought to preserve the Union. While the South fought to establish Southern

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