Why Did the Typical Volunteer Join the Army, Either North

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why did the typical volunteer join the army, either north or south?

• A) Local loyalties
• B) Ideals of honor and valor
• C) Expectations of military glory
• D) The desire to archive "manhood"
• E) All of these choices

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