I am a young 19 year old man living in the South and I've just enlisted to fight for the Confederates during the Civil War. What is my purpose for fighting and does where I'm from, factor in my decision ? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

I am a young 19 year old man living in the South and I've just enlisted to fight for the Confederates during the Civil War. What is my purpose for fighting and does where I'm from, factor in my decision ?

by nickgalback

Snipahar

Hi,

You may be interested in this previously answered question:

What was the common man from the south fighting for in the American Civil war? Answered by /u/secessionisillegal.