Confederate States of America (CSA) are independent (de facto) state.From 1862 to 1863 the alliance's sovereignty was recognized by France and the British Empire.However, after the battle of Gettysburg state only formally considered independent.There Confederation from 1861 to 1865 years.What is the history of this state?Why it was available for only 4 years?What are the causes of extinction of the alliance?What was the Confederate flag?On this and many other topics in the article.
reasons for the disappearance
Alliance was formed as a result of the US withdrawal from the thirteen regions of the southern slave.During the Civil War, the United States and the Confederate fought each other.After the military defeat of CSA completed its existence.Components of their territories were later captured by the United States Army.Further, they were reorganized.This process took place over a long reconstruction era.
History of
first meeting of those who have been out of the public advocate of the composition of the United States, took place in the town of Abbeville.It happened in 1860, on 22 November.After approval of the results of the presidential election in America and winning them Abraham Lincoln had formed the Confederate States of America.This happened February 4, 1861.In the process of forming an alliance involved the following areas: Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama.March 2 to these six areas joined Texas.Together they declared their secession from America and demanded the return of the rights to the authorities of regions that have been delegated to the federal government in 1787 Constitution.Among others, these powers are allowed to fully control the military fortifications, customs and ports that are on the territory of states as well as to regulate the collection of various taxes and duties.
political motives
Abraham Lincoln took the oath and became the 16th president of the United States.The event took place on March 4 after a month after the occurrence of CSA.In his inauguration speech, he said, which he stated that it considered secession worthless from a legal point of view.The president also announced that the United States has no plans to invade the territory of the southern regions, but it does not negate the availability use force to maintain its influence over the tax collection and control over federal property.
Military clashes
Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War.South Carolina troops, commanded by General Pierre GT Beauregard, April 12, 1861 defeated a federal fort located in Charleston harbor.Then Lincoln demanded that the regions of the Union at its disposal a larger number of soldiers to restore authority over Sumter other southern forts, maintenance and protection of the Union's capital by military means.The response to this requirement step was the release of four other regions from the US government.North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas joined the confederation.America became the border area of Missouri and Kentucky.In a certain period of time, these states have had two rival governments.One of them supported CSA and the other sought the Union.Since prokonfederativnaya power connections made territory under their control these areas with the confederation, it can be assumed that CSA included 13 regions.Also, New Mexico and Arizona - areas did not have the status and rights officially approved by the regions - have expressed their desire to join the alliance.Among others, the Confederate States received the support of some "civilized" tribes.On the Indian territory of their allies began shouting, Seminole, Cherokee, Choctaw and chekaso.Not all states, engaged in slavery, joined the confederation.Its members are not logged in Delaware and Maryland.
What changes undergone Confederate flag of the southern states
Many banners were used during the CSA from 1861 to 1865 years.The first Confederate flag called the "Stars and Stripes".It's a bit like the name of the banner of America and due to the intricacies of Russian-language translation.In the English language, the difference is evident.This similarity does not end there.Confederate flag was a blue cloth in the corner which was embroidered initially 7, then 9, 11 and 13 stars.On the rest of the field had one white cloth and two red stripes.
close ties that are hard not to notice the banner have been linked American and Confederate flag.The significance of this apparent similarity is due to the fact that the creators of the latter felt attachment to the "old homeland".Probably, they decided to give her some kind of tribute.Undoubtedly, there were opposing views and that the flag of the southern confederacy should have their own features.Nevertheless, those who supported this idea were in the minority.Confederate flag was approved May 4, 1861.The approved form of painting was held at the flagpoles until 26 May 1863.However, for short existence, it has undergone three changes.Periodically, the flag is added two stars: May 21, July 2 and November 28 1861.Each represents a new joined the CSA staff.Stars Missouri and Kentucky meant only the slave-owning activity and the presence of Confederate authorities in their territories.This does not imply accession to the composition of the Confederate States of America.
difficulties similar symbols
Commendation devotion Confederate his homeland was considered valiant phenomenon as long as the flag of the American confederation has not played a cruel joke.In 1861, July 21, there was a large-scale battle in the civil war, which is dubbed as the "First Battle of Bull Run."Confederates it used its newly created battle flag "Stars and Stripes".At the same time opponents from the north hoisted the flag of the United States confederation.It was called "Stars and Stripes".In order to successfully combat with the enemy soldiers had to make huge efforts and eyestrain to distinguish similar characters, and not to engage in battle with brother.
trick Pierre Beauregard
Of course, this situation is not satisfied with the composition of the team.After the battle, General Pierre Beauregard made a proposal on how to change the national flag of the Confederate states.Otherwise, a fatal confusion in the heat of combat operations would simply not be avoided.However, the government has acted against such innovations, basing their actions need to follow the traditions.Then Gen. Beauregard made with any other offer.His idea involves the creation of an entirely new Battle Standard other than the flag and the battle flags of America.In this field he was able to markedly succeed.He not only became the creator of a new unique banner, but was able to make it so famous that today the national flag of the Confederation disappeared in its shadow.
Battle Standard
new distinctive emblem was a red cloth with a blue cross and thirteen stars inside.It was square in shape, like all military banners, but still to this day was transformed into a rectangle.Some illustrations can find evidence that such modifications flag acquired during the civil war.The first battle standard was used in December 1861.During this period, CSA decided to change the state flag.
second symbol of the confederation, called the dawn flag was created in 1863, on 26 May.Most of its area is filled with white, in the corner there is a Battle Standard.In 1865, May 4, the white canvas added vertical red strip and a new name - The bloody flag.He became the latest state symbol CSA, because soon the alliance ceased to exist.
old symbolism in modern realities
Today Confederate flag in the United States borrow the representatives of different groups.In particular, the popular fabric from the opposition and the far right.Nevertheless, a lot of Southerners traditionally revere it without various political and racist allusions.There is even a Confederate flag bikers who represents their universal disobedience and inner freedom.
Now we can confidently assert that the battle flag in America is used mainly radicalized movements.
