Questions

1. What political factors led Confederate soldiers to desert?

2. Based on the argument given, as well as your own opinion, were Confederate soldiers justified in their decision to desert their posts?

3. Why was desertion not as prevalent in the Union army?

4. What should the punishment have been, if any, for those that were caught deserting?

5. What changes could have been made to prevent the increasing number of deserters in Western North Carolina?