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Jefferson Davis Confederacy Analysis

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When considering time, it is important to remember that every second past is now history. In order to understand past events, interviews are recorded. If I had the opportunity to pick one person in history to question, I would choose Jefferson Davis. Jefferson Davis was the president of the confederacy. I would ask him the who, what, where, why, and what if of his decisions. Beginning, I would ask him who influenced his decision to become the president of the confederacy? Jefferson Davis would respond naming off list of people who rely on farming to provide for their family. This would be many people who are in support of slavery. Slavery was essential for efficient production of crops. Additionally, I believe he would list religious figures …show more content…

Why did you choose to take on this role? Why not cave? Why not follow the leadership of the union? Jefferson would respond in relation to the need for the south to have slavery in order to produce crops as presented in who made influenced his decision. It was a selfish matter. The south collectively did not consider slaves as humans but as property. There was zero remorse for the decision. Ultimately, I believe the conversation would be very similar Hollywood film with a slight difference. This difference being, I do not believe this was an impulsive decision. He would describe a complex theory created by him and other “rebels” to gain the freedom to do as they please. In saying this, I would finish with the question of what if the south did win? What would be your next move? At this point, as any typical man would do, Jefferson Davis would change the conversation topic because he would be bewildered beyond believe. When stepping out on a leap of faith, it is humans desire to plan as much as possible. Although, it is very difficult to consider every possible outcome. Jefferson Davis had a plan, but he did not consider the need for alternative plans. History is based on a series of cause and effects of daily decisions. The effect just did not fall in Jefferson Davis

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