Compare And Contrast Jackson And Jaackon

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Between 1860 and 1861 several Southern U.S. states declared their independence and seceded from the union. JAckson was hoping that his home state, Virginia would stay in the Union, but unfortunately in 1861 the left. Jackson showed his support of the Confederacy, choosing to side with the state over the national government. On April 21 1861, Jackson was ordered to VMI where he was placed in command of the VMI corps of Cadets. At the time Cadets were actin ad Drillmasters and training new recruits to fight in the civil war.Soon later Jackson was relocated in Harpers Ferry. After preparing the troops for what would be called “Stonewall Brigade” Jackson was promoted and wasn't able to carry out the plan. JAckson earned his nickname “Stonewall”