Compare And Contrast Davis And Abraham Lincoln Win The Civil War

Wars are not won solely based on the number of soldiers, each side possesses. Instead, it is won by demoralizing the enemy and depriving them of the citizens’ assistance. In the American Civil War, the South battled against the North because of their differing views. Graybellies wanted state power, agriculturalism, and slavery. On the other hand, Yankees promoted a strong, federal government; industrialization as their form of economy; and the end of slavery. Nevertheless, both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis comprehended that, to win, they must gain the sympathy and support of citizens. Thus, President Lincoln persuades abolitionists to participate the war for the rights of slaves and Northerners to protect the Union, whereas President

Thomas Buckner noted in his pamphlet that, within Michigan, freed slaves are denied of equal opportunities, yet continue to “[march] off to the call of the government” (Document H). Despite being aware of the aforementioned, Frederick Douglass remained loyal and devoted to the Union, and was eventually “lifted from the depths of slavery to the heights of liberty” (Document K). Thus, even though slavery being the cause of the conflict, it eventually “[ceased] with or even before the conflict itself should [have ceased]” (Document J). Freedmen and slaves alike needed to support the Union or risk being enslaved, which would impede their opportunities to prosper. Even if they are given no other human rights other than their liberty, when given an inch, these resolute people would not relent until they take a mile. That is why Abraham Lincoln’s false pretenses were overlooked, and he was never

Jefferson once commented on the Emancipation Proclamation on Lincoln’s “inability to subjugate [them] by force of arms” (Document C). President Abraham Lincoln and the Northerners used a virtuous excuse to cover their true intentions for engaging in combat against the South. Nevertheless, they are more successful in their endeavours due to what they have to offer. Davis critiques Lincoln for his false promises, whereas the latter guarantees in a recruitment poster to pay African-Americans $13 a month and basic necessities for enlisting in the 54th Regiment (Document F). Therefore, it is no surprise that a picture, which later hailed Abraham Lincoln as the country’s savior, became widespread (Document L). The issue with Jefferson’s methods was that he gave no rewards in return for their assistance. People always tend to favor the winning side and government they are accustomed with, because it makes them feel secure and confident that nothing will go wrong. Consequently, they become hesitant to help when they witness Jefferson being defeated