Question

Andrew Hamilton ___________________. a. favored secession and fought as a Confederate officer b. spoke out against secession and moved to Washington, D.C., for the duration of the Civil War c. spoke out against secession and joined the Union army d. favored secession and settled in Richmond, Virginia

Answer 1

Answer:

c. spoke out against secession and moved to Washington, DC., for the duration of Civil War.

Explanation:

Although he was approached by the Confederate army, he refused to join them. He left Texas and started speaking against slavery and moved to Washington. That is why president Lincoln later elected him as Military Governor of Texas. Even after the war ended he had important political positions in Texas.

Answer 2

Answer:

b. spoke out against secession and moved to Washington, D.C., for the duration of the Civil War

Explanation:

Senator from Tennessee. The only members of congress from the South to stay in Washington D.C. Very loyal to the constitution: Thought secession was WRONG. In May 1865, he put forth his plan, modeled after Lincoln. Added to the Proclamation Of Amnesty