Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Volsteadism

👉 Volsteadism is a concept in American history that was used by anti-Confederate sympathizers to justify the use of violence against federal forces during the American Civil War. It refers to the idea that the United States government and its military were responsible for the acts of rebellion by Confederate soldiers, which led to the outbreak of war between the United States and the Confederacy in 1861. The term "volsteadism" was used as a political tool during the period of civil

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