Oops - I think this is North Carolina.
Nevermind
Your pictures are from the early 20th century.
Could you explain why you think they are related to the War Between the States or any financial motives of the northerners.
This is why you are such a tiny little runt in these arguments. Your argument is "Because someone else did it too, then you can't blame us for doing it."
Your argument level is what you would expect from first graders.