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They brought back golds and silvers
<span>This change happened gradually. Quakers were some of the first people in the Americas to own slaves. However, objections were brought up by Dutch Quakers in the 18th century that changed the Christian sect's outlook on owning slaves.
From these objections, Quakers gradually stopped owning slaves and became some of the most vocal abolitionists. The Quaker biblical justification was in the verse Matthew 7:12 which stated that Christians had a responsibility to adhere to a higher standard of living morally. The Quakers did not believe owning slaves was a part of living up to these standards.</span>
Most battles were on Southern territory - home ground, with local civilians on their side.
They had a simple and emotive war-aim - to defend the homeland against the invader.
They were a more soldierlike people - used to the riding and shooting way of life.
Some of the best officers in the US Army had resigned to join the Confederates.
In the first half, Lincoln had failed to promote his best Generals.
