re: Slavery was not the only issue the South was fighting for

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Don't forget, there were MANY blacks who fought for the South

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Did they fight by choice or were coerced through intimidation tactics and threats?

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and some blacks who even owned slaves.

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Mainly owned other family members. Some purchased other blacks simply to protect them and keep them safe. Let's not talk about how they actually worked the fields with them and treated them with decency