2007-09-02 00:58:21 · 16 answers · asked by fonzam2004 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
They were called Confederates, or Rebels, or Johnny Reb, or even "Sesesh" for sessionists.
At times they were called gray backs as well, because they wore gray or butternut uniforms.
I am sure that the people of the North called those of the South other names, and vice versa.
2007-09-02 05:32:44 · answer #1 · answered by James Zaworski 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly the terms of Yankee and Confederate were often used on members of the American Civil War armies, however there were many other names (or nicknames) used and only a very few of them were. . . . . . .
Zouave was a name applied at the start of the war and that names was taken from French fighters who wore colorful uniforms. Companies were formed on both Union and Confederate Armies.
Yuunk was a name applied to unpopular individuals such as those who were prisoners of war. It could also be applied to a relative or sweetheart who wrote short letters or didn’t write at all.
Yellow Sash was applied to a Union General in full dress.
Yaller Dog could be a coward or a staff officer or courier in the Confederate Army.
Yankee was most correctly applied to a New Englander or a Northerner.
Yankeedom was southern slang for the North.
Yankees Devils was applied to federal artillery.
Yearling was a second-year cadet at West Point.
Yellow belly was a coward.
Yellow hammer was a native of Alabama.
Confederate, Reb, Johnny Reb all applied to those in the Confederate Armies.
Jessie Scouts were scouts under General John C. Fremont. They work mostly in Missouri and often wore Confederate uniforms.
Joe Brown’s Pets were the Georgia State Militia.
Goober grabber was either a soldier from North Carolina or a native of Georgia.
Fresh Meat was a first year cadet at West Point.
Dog robber was a name given to the servant of an officer or a prosperous enlisted man. They were called this because they enjoyed the scraps (and perks) that otherwise would have been given to dogs.
There were many, many more.
2007-09-02 06:56:02 · answer #2 · answered by Randy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Confederates or Rebels(ie. Johnny Reb)
2007-09-02 01:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by janice 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Southerners were called Rebels
2007-09-02 01:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by St. L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confederates
2007-09-02 01:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rebels
2007-09-03 05:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by packerfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebels if you're in the North; Confederates or Americans if you're from the South (if you don't believe me, ask someone from Atlanta).
2007-09-02 05:23:25 · answer #7 · answered by chaba 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confederates.
The name came from "Confederate States of America" which is what the 11 southern states called themselves.
2007-09-02 01:08:59 · answer #8 · answered by missirish9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebels and Confederates.
2007-09-02 02:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by DrIG 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rebels, Secessionists (sp?), Confederates...
2007-09-02 02:19:41 · answer #10 · answered by Sprouts Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋