Christianity was made the state religion by Emperor Theodosius, and thus enjoyed the benefits of imperia support. Bishops served as civil and spiritual eaders.
It might be said that African American scouts supplied Union troops information on navigating through the unfamiliar terrain of the South. The Union military plan was to defeat the South dividing the Conference in two. On the other hand, the south had a very strong military defence.
After the hardships of Valley Forge, the American Revolutionary Army was stronger, prouder, and better trained AND it brought the French into the war on the Revolutionary side.
