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New Jerseyans in the Civil War: For Union and Liberty (Rivergate Book)
New Jerseyans in the Civil War For Union and Liberty - Rivergate Book Author:William J. Jackson The Civil War divided New Jersey. As a small state it supported the federal system created in the Constitution, yet many Jerseyans were sympathetic to the South's view on slavery and states rights. This work examines the ironies and contradictions that characterized New Jersey's role in the war.