Well it depends on what you are talking about.
So according to Google, "Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro) drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear l<span>egal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop (Gary Busey), he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge."</span>
They relied on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and helped with defense of them.
In their views was to protect and preserve slavery. This is the reason why they helped the union in Civil War.
What time period are we talking about? Before the American Revolution, just after the Am. Revolution, but before civil war, 19th century after civil war, 20th century, now?