Question

Why was Stonewall Jackson's death a major blow to the Confederate Army?

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Explanation:

✨After the battle, Jackson was accidentally shot in the arm by some of his own men while he was making a reconnaissance. After having his arm amputated, Jackson suffered from pneumonia and eventually died eight days after being shot on May 10, 1863. The loss of Jackson was a devastating blow to the Confederate forces.✨

✨General Jackson's death was seen as a major blow for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public. Jackson in death became an icon of Southern heroism and commitment, joining Lee in the pantheon of the 'Lost Cause'.✨