1. Why was it so important for soldiers to have support from their homes and communities? How did soldiers justify leaving their homes and families to fight? How did soldiers view those men who remained at home rather than fight?
2. How did hatred and revenge manifest itself in Confederate soldiers? In what ways did vengeance motivate Union soldiers? Which side was more driven by revenge and why was this the case?
3. What motivated Confederate and Union soldiers near the end of the war? Had their motivations changed from the first year of fighting?