Both the North and the South thought the war would only last a few weeks to months. The North thought that as soon as the South saw the devastation of the battle field they would give up because they wouldn't want to lose so many men. The giving up slavery would be worth saving thousands of lives. The SOuth thought they could wait out the North. Between having the North tire itself out and key battlefield victories, they thought that the popularity for the war would wane and the North would simply give up. Neither side was correct and both were set in the idea that they would be free or bring the nation together. No matter the cost in human life.
If you mean the president’s characteristics, he was very patient because everyone and everything didn’t change for the better immediately. He was very diligent because he brought several programs like the CCC or the AAA (and many more). He also did fire side chats in order to connect with his people and make them feel better about the situation at hand.
Except fire, coal and indulgences
It began with a peaceful “Sit-In” April 3 1963
