Moot
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Re: Confederate Flag
In 1860, except for two border states, there was a grand total of ZERO SLAVES IN THE NORTH....but there were almost FOUR MILLION SLAVES IN THE SOUTH.
1860 Census Results
The notion that north were the aggressors is nonsense because Lincoln wouldn't have been able to end slavery unless the beligerant states in the south attacked first. Lincoln was just trying to stop a rebellion. Do you guys still call yourselves "rebels?"
Nope. I am independent, I can go either way. The north was upset that if the South exercised their right to leave, they would be able to expand westward, have control of the Mississippi delta, while the north was contending with frozen ports and the South beating them at their own game. Slavery was still going on up north, in fact Delaware and Kentucky didn't ratify the 13th amendment until 1901 and 1976 respectively although the amendment passed in December of 1865
In 1860, except for two border states, there was a grand total of ZERO SLAVES IN THE NORTH....but there were almost FOUR MILLION SLAVES IN THE SOUTH.
1860 Census Results
The notion that north were the aggressors is nonsense because Lincoln wouldn't have been able to end slavery unless the beligerant states in the south attacked first. Lincoln was just trying to stop a rebellion. Do you guys still call yourselves "rebels?"