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After the Confederacy lost the war, Davis was captured in Georgia (10 May 1865), thrown in jail and later charged with treason. After two years in prison, he was released on bail and the charges were dropped.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoShortly, after Robert E. Lee surrendered, Davis was arrested and taken prisoner, and was imprisoned at Fort Monroe. A grand jury indicted him for treason, and he was held in prison for two years awaiting trial.
Horace Greeley and other northern men became his bondsmen in 1867, and he was released on bail. He was never tried.
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∙ 12y agohe brock the law
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∙ 13y agoTreason.
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∙ 14y agoTreason.
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Was Jefferson Davis President of the Confederacy sentenced to life in prison?
no
Did Jefferson Davis go Jefferson college?
West point, for one.
Why did Jefferson Davis choose to go to war?
Jefferson Davis did not choo0se to go to war. Realistically he did not have the capacity for it. instead Lincoln pressured Jefferson to walk the confederates into battle.
Who is Jefferson Davis mother?
Mother of Jefferson Davis was Jane Davis. Father of Jefferson Davis was Samuel Davis.
How many kids does Jefferson Davis have?
Jefferson Davis has 6 children
Was Jefferson Davis President of the Confederacy sentenced to life in prison?
no
Did Jefferson Davis go Jefferson college?
West point, for one.
What is Jefferson Davis Community College's motto?
Jefferson Davis Community College's motto is 'Start here, go anywhere!'.
Which president was put in prison after the war civil war?
Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America.
What northern newspaper editor helped Jefferson Davis receive parole from prison?
Horace Greeley the editor of the leading Republican newspaper The New York Tribune helped Davis receive parole from prison.
Why did Jefferson Davis choose to go to war?
Jefferson Davis did not choo0se to go to war. Realistically he did not have the capacity for it. instead Lincoln pressured Jefferson to walk the confederates into battle.
Who is Jefferson Davis mother?
Mother of Jefferson Davis was Jane Davis. Father of Jefferson Davis was Samuel Davis.
Is Jefferson Davis single?
No, Jefferson Davis is not single.
When did Jefferson Davis go to jail?
10 May 1865
Who was the president of the confedracy?
Abe Lincoln, im sure but if not just look it up!
What was Jefferson Davis the president of?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy
What was the president was Jefferson Davis?
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy
