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The Johnny Rebels

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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THE JOHNNY REBELS

A LITTLE INFO ON THE THE JOHNNY REBS LIFESTYLE

  • Low class and poorly educated people
  • They Hated Yankees telling them what to do
  • They Look up to the planters like they were their leaders
  • Many Johnny Rebs didn't own any slaves

JOHNNY REBS

WERE USUALLY FOUND IN A GRAY UNIFORM DURING BATTLE

When ever you see a Johnny Reb he will always be holding a weapon.

WHY WERE JOHNNY REBS CALLED JOHNNY REBS?

THEY WERE CALLED JOHNNY REBS BECAUSE THEY WERE REBELING AGAINST THE UNION.

JOHNNY REBS HAD A HARD LIFE

  • Most Johnny Rebs were privates
  • The Rebs didn't have good money or education
  • They were not treated with respect, they were treated like they were stupid
  • Most Johnny Rebs didn't even have enough money to buy 1 slave

JOHNNY REBS

WERE THE MAJORITY OF SOUTHERNERS.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE JOHNNY REBS

  • Many rebels lived in poverty
  • Johnny Rebs thought slavery was ok
  • They don't get to take part in the southern political leadership

THE JOHNNY REBS

BY GRIFFIN