the part of government that represents the nation and sets policy is the president
One of the main reasons why <span>some of the slaveholding states decided not to join the confederacy is because although they supported slavery, they were also patriotic, and felt that the Union needed to stay together no matter what the cost. </span>
Answer: because it almost completely limited the little freedom they already had.
Explanation:
Ulysses S. Grant was president from 1869-1877
The answer is C. It did indeed clear the way for all out offensive.