Jefferson Davis
by: Jackson Bewley
Who is Jefferson Davis?
- President of Confederacy
- Congressman
- War Hero
Summary
Early Life
US Government
Here are some connections between Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Both of them served as presidents during the American Civil War. During the Civil War Abraham Lincoln was the President of the Union and Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy. Both of these presidents debated on the idea of slavery. Jefferson Davis believed in slavery and that the south be a free country. Abraham Lincoln believed in the abolishment of slavery. Also Both of them were born in Kentucky. In conclusion Davis and Lincoln were both strong leaders.
Mexican American War
Davis raised a volunteer regiment called the Mississippi Rifles. He later became the colonel of this group. On July 21, they sailed from New Orleans to the Texas coast. After the war he was severely injured.