Could the Pig Have Flown?
The so-called seceded states' ability to consolidate their revolution aganst the lawful government was inversely proportional to the willingness of the loyal Union people to oppose them.
The rebels never had a chance. Sam Houston said, "They will never let you go."
Too bad he was shouted down by the traitors.
Walt
You have, I hope, from time to time noticed the difference between "we won't make it" and "we shouldn't try". Two different concepts, separated by moral courage. The latter is the hallmark of a slave.