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Mary Boykin Chesnut was married to James Chesnut. They were South Carolina planters and owned many slaves. Mary deplored the practice of slavery and knew it must end. At the same time, she lived in an economic system that depended upon it.
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Which side was Mary Chesnut on in the Civil war?
i think south but she was against slavery......
What makes Mary boykin chesnut a famous female?
Mary Chesnut is famous because of the diaries she kept during the Civil war.
Did Mary Chesnut own slaves?
from what i learned, she owned slaves
Why is Mary Boykin Chesnut famous?
because she is in the civil war
Was Mary Boykin Chesnut a Southerner?
Yes , she was from South Carolina .
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