With relatives who fought on each side of CW I, I can say with conviction that the war was over economic control of the future of the United States and its future.
Every other issue was a smokescreen.
Period.
41 posted on
10/20/2010 8:56:25 AM PDT by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto.)
To: combat_boots
I had relatives in both NJ infantry and VA cavalry units, and I agree. I view CW I as a conflict between anti-federalism and federalism.
60 posted on
10/20/2010 9:23:58 AM PDT by
mrmeyer
("When brute force is on the march, compromise is the red carpet." Ayn Rand)
To: combat_boots
With relatives who fought on each side of CW I, I can say with conviction that the war was over economic control of the future of the United States and its future. Can you elaborate on that?
61 posted on
10/20/2010 9:26:26 AM PDT by
Non-Sequitur
(Hey mo-joe! Here's another one for your collection.)
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