The Battle of Dallas occurred on May 28th when Confederate troops led by General William J. ... For personal reasons, Confederate President Jefferson Davis disliked General Johnston. ... Davis made this ruling based on personal preference and political popularity, ignoring the possible effects it could have on the battlefield. ... The political importance resting on the Atlanta Campaign drove Davis to transfer leadership of the Army of Tennessee to General John B. ... He appealed to Davis for multiple reasons, all of which supported his political career. ...

• Word Count: 2262
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The distinguished Abraham and his partner William F. ... In February the people of the south had themselves a meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, they declared a new constitution, set up a government and elected Jefferson Davis as president for the southern states and they called it the confederate states of America. ...

• Word Count: 1588
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate