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Can someone explain the Lost Cause to me? It's exactly how I'm describing myself in trying to understand what it is... --Cash Ibid --B. King | Can someone explain the Lost Cause to me? It's exactly how I'm describing myself in trying to understand what it is... --Cash Ibid --B. King | ||
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| + | The "Lost Cause" as an intellectual movement holds that the institution of slavery was largely a benevolent one and would have eventually died out on its own. Slaves were faithful to their owners. The South did not so much "lose" the War as they were forced to yield to a materially and economically superior foe. I think Blight talks more about it in later chapters. In a sense, the "Lost Cause" is a means of seeking some sort of justification or vindication for their answers. If you want to see classic Lost Causers, check out the Sons of Confederate Veterans website... -D.R. | ||
How did Americans remember the Civil war in the period immediately following the conflict? --B. King | How did Americans remember the Civil war in the period immediately following the conflict? --B. King | ||
