What do we know about the average Confederate soldier's motives?

by Ucallthataninkdefns
  1. Did they know or care that the Civil war was fought over slavery?
  2. How did they view the North?
  3. Why was secession from the Union so strongly supported (if it was supported by the troops)?
Georgy_K_Zhukov

Hi there! More can be said on this but you'll likely find this old answer to be of interest!