Why Did Confederate and Union Soldiers Enlist in Great Numbers

question 106

Essay

Why did Confederate and Union soldiers enlist in great numbers during the war? What were their expectations for their military service? What was the reality of their service?

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often in response to an obsession or according to rigidly applied rules.

Cognitive Errors

Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating, remembering, or other cognitive processes that can lead to inaccurate judgments or decisions.

Social Phobias

Intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social or performance situation.