TFSmith121
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If he was "born later" he wouldn't have been the man he was
If he was "born later" he wouldn't have been the man he was; one thing to keep in mind, the sectional crisis was very much a generational issue.
The southern founders were, by definition, strongly in favor of the union; their sons were the ones who created sectionalism because of the wealth inherent in slavery, and their grandsons were the ones who fought and died to try and preserve it. The Tylers of Virginia are the obvious examples.
So, sins of the fathers? Yes.
Sins of the grandfathers? Not so much.
Best,
As it says, would the first POTUS, a symbol of liberty, freedom and humility have supported the Confederacy if he was born later?
If you think so, should we re-examine how we look at him historically?
If he was "born later" he wouldn't have been the man he was; one thing to keep in mind, the sectional crisis was very much a generational issue.
The southern founders were, by definition, strongly in favor of the union; their sons were the ones who created sectionalism because of the wealth inherent in slavery, and their grandsons were the ones who fought and died to try and preserve it. The Tylers of Virginia are the obvious examples.
So, sins of the fathers? Yes.
Sins of the grandfathers? Not so much.
Best,