slavery+AR

=Slavery= ====The north went to war to preserve the American Union, and the white South went to war for independence so that it might protect slavery. The northern goal in the war was speedy restoration of the Union under constitution all of which recognized slavery as legitmate. The South used slaves in war effort they were used to build fortifications, dig latrines , and haul supplies. Because of possiblity of escape through union lines. 180,000 african soldiers fought for the Union Army. African women who could not join the army served as nurses for the wounded.====