[DiogenesLamp]

The strike on federal property was more than an affront - it was a portent of the violence by insurgents yet to come.

So this is why they had troops stationed, dug in, and ready to confront the Union when it invaded on July 21, 1861 instead of hurriedly and frantically assembling men to meet it?

Well okay then. Just so long as we get our history accurate.

Oh, but wait. They weren't ready for that invasion. They *DID* hurriedly and frantically assemble forces to meet it. Sounds like they weren't trying to start any more violence at all.

Sounds like they just acted as would anyone confronting a sudden invasion.

[rockrr]

Oh, but wait. They weren't ready for that invasion. They *DID* hurriedly and frantically assemble forces to meet it. Sounds like they weren't trying to start any more violence at all.

Of course they were trying to start more violence. Willing but not able. So it's the unions fault that they didn't plan their insurrection better?