since there were 4 flags of the confederate army.
2006-12-27 16:04:53 · 12 answers · asked by betty boop 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Actually the Civil War was fought because the south left the Union. The issue was states rights vs. federal governments rights. Lincoln wanted the States to remain united. The fact that slavery existed in the south was not a main issue at the beginning of the war. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves at a later date.
A Confederate Flag of any type is part of our Nations history, like it or not and it does not represent slavery. Most of those who fought for the South did not have slaves. General Lee himself,did own them but freed them. He also struggled with his decision to join the south and lead the Army of Northern Virginia.
Please note that I do not nor ever would agree with slavery, the klan or any type of racism.
2006-12-27 16:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by It's been awhile 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The issue that separated the Confederates from the rest of the nation was slavery. Therefore, the Confederate flag is a symbol of slavery.
2006-12-28 00:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For many good people the confederate flag represents a horrible flaw in the history of the USA.
2006-12-28 00:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Betty learning about American history here. Wanted to know what is a confederate battle flag. See the answers above.
2006-12-28 00:12:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Confederate flag is a symbol of an armed rebellion against the United States of America. All the Americans who died to preserve our country see it as a symbol of something that almost destroyed our country. It is in the same category as Robert E. Lee who led the army of the rebellion. (It is considered a social error to mention his name at West Point.)
2006-12-28 03:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the Union army already kicked the Confederates butts in a war that split families and pitted brothers against one another.
2006-12-28 00:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Feeling new @ 42 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because it's a CONFEDERATE flag. You know, the Confederates that seceded from the USA.... that could be it, but who knows?
2006-12-28 00:07:50 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Luz Sin Gravedad♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its all good it doesnt reprasent anything to do with slavery why? cause it does not exsist any more, i have them in my room and i have one of hank williams jr on my flag poll under the usa flag that says "if the south would have won we would have it made" its a song he sings and has nothing to do with slavery.
Zach
2006-12-28 00:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by christian69_tiger 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was because of Slavery in the south. To some people it still represents this.
2006-12-28 00:08:34 · answer #9 · answered by sugarpacketchad 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's bogus.
It represents slavery and the Klan and American racism at its worst.
2006-12-28 00:07:39 · answer #10 · answered by . 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋