I made the point that those that signed the Declaration of Independence would be executed by the Brits. If a civil war has to do with a geographical location, then Ireland, India, and Africa would not apply. It would have to do with the Civil War within the boundaries of England. The monarchy was reestablished immediately after Cromwell's death. Reconstruction ,on the other hand, prohibited many confederates from holding political office and placed Negroes into political offices. Lands were confiscated and carpet baggers took advantage of political opportunities. Martial law was declared and Union troops intimidated the Southern population. Cities, such as Atlanta and Richmond were devastated.
To say that the South got off easy is your opinion and not one shared by people that actually endured the affects of the war. Your opinion reveals much about your presuppositions. Again, let me say, the South did not want to be part of the Union. Being part of the Union is punishment, not reward. The South is not a member of the Union by choice, it is solely by force. There is a significant and growing number of people that would gladly secede from the United States if it were not for military force.
Hell no.
Have you ever been to the South?
Yes.
You seem to know more about the affects of reconstruction and its affects on the South than I do.
Apparently.
. Lands were confiscated and carpet baggers took advantage of political opportunities. Martial law was declared and Union troops intimidated the Southern population.
That still happening today? I mean, you're still feeling the effects of Reconstruction and all. Over 132 years after it ended.
Cities, such as Atlanta and Richmond were devastated.
I will point out that Richmond was burned by the confederacy, not the Union.
To say that the South got off easy is your opinion and not one shared by people that actually endured the affects of the war.
Look at what happened to the losing side in India and China just prior to the Southern rebellion. Look at the rebellions in South and Central America. Then tell me how the South suffered. You wallow in the past, blame your misfortune on everyone but yourself, and then claim that it's still keeping you down. Truly pathetic.
Again, let me say, the South did not want to be part of the Union. Being part of the Union is punishment, not reward.
Then next time you chose to start a war I suggest you win it.
There is a significant and growing number of people that would gladly secede from the United States if it were not for military force.
So in other words you're not willing to fight for your independence, much less fight and win.