[fortheDeclaration]

Jefferson Davis led an insurgent government that made war with the lawful, constitutional government of the United States. The Confederate States were not recognized as a legitimate government by the nations of the world, they were unable to defend the territory they claimed, and they were never able to govern many of the people they claimed as citizens. Davis, his government, and those of its member states were belligerents in a sectional struggle for independence from the lawful authority. They were unable to make good on their claims and were forced to capitulate. Davis's actions, and those who led the failed rebellion, were treasonable.

Why is that so difficult to understand?

[lentulusgracchus]

It isn't difficult to understand. It's just wrong.