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  • Why do Hoyle’s motivations differ from the generally assumed motivations of Confederate soldiers entailing the preservation of slavery or promotion of states’ rights?
  • Hoyle continually mentioned his faith as a source of strength throughout the war. Do you believe this strength sustained Hoyle even more than the motivation of his home?
  • McPherson viewed hundreds of diaries and sources from soldiers throughout the war; yet discussed different motivations for why soldiers fought. Based on the quotations from McPherson does he also promote a valid argument? Why or Why not? 
  • Based upon the representative letters listed on this site do you find there are other major motivations that prompted Hoyle to fight that were left out of this exhibit?