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No. Although Longstreet was raised by his uncle, who was a state's rights advocate, James Longstreet did not support slavery. It is believed that the Longstreet family owned some slaves, but there is no evidence that James Longstreet himself ever owned a slave. Longstreet was a career military man and thought slavery was an evil institution. He mainly joined the Confederacy because the state of Alabama paid for his schooling at West Point and felt that he owed them. After the war, he became a Republican and actively supported civil and voting rights for African-Americans, which angered many Southerners. He spoke out against racism and did everything he could to end white supremacy. When he lived in Louisiana, President Grant (who was a very close friend to Longstreet since their days at West Point) allowed Longstreet to use African-American troops to stop the the violence there.
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Was General James Longstreet a Confederate or Union Soldier?
During the US Civil War James Longstreet was a general in the Confederate Army.
What hobbies did James longstreet have?
James Longstreet had 2 wifes the 1st wife's name was Maria Louisa Garland the 2nd wife's name was Helen Dortch
Was Robert E. Lee called old pete?
No. That was General James Longstreet.
Confederate General who advised Lee against the initial attack at Gettysburg?
James Longstreet
Who was Robert E. Lees most trusted advisor?
James Longstreet is Robert E Lee's most trusted advisor. "General James Longstreet had become Lee's most trusted commander after Jackson's death. Longstreet warned Lee that the Union Positions were too strong to attack." The last part might not help you any, but it helped answer my question.
How tall was James Longstreet?
James Longstreet was born on January 8, 1821.
Who was General Lee's second in command?
James Longstreet
When was James Longstreet born and when did he die?
James Longstreet (January 8, 1821
What is James Longstreet's birthday?
James Longstreet was born on January 8, 1821.
At his wedding who was General U. S. Grant's bestman?
James Longstreet
How old was James Longstreet at death?
James Longstreet died on January 2, 1904 at the age of 82.
Who did James longstreet marry?
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What miliitary college did James longstreet go to?
James Longstreet graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1842.
Who was in the Longstreet series?
James Franciscus
Was General James Longstreet a Confederate or Union Soldier?
During the US Civil War James Longstreet was a general in the Confederate Army.
How old is James Longstreet?
James Longstreet was born on January 8, 1821 and died on January 2, 1904. James Longstreet would have been 82 years old at the time of death or 194 years old today.
Who is James Longstreets parents?
James and Mary ann dent longstreet
