We hold that when all the facts are consulted, it becomes clear that preservation of the institution of slavery was not the primary motivation for the Confederate government, military, or individual soldier. The following three easily documented facts should serve to illustrate the error in assuming that the primary movitation of the Confederate soldier was to try and preserve the institution of slavery.

A careful examination of the facts will reveal multiple causes for the War Between the States. The SCV holds that, when all the facts are consulted, the primary motivations of the Confederacy, as a whole, are found to be the right to self-determination, state's rights, and strict adherance to the Constitution as interpreted by the men who authored it. As the war progressed, protection of home and family from harm became a primary motivation for the individual Confederate soldier. Consequently, the SCV rejects any group that attempts to associate the Confederate soldier, military, government, or its symbols with Nazism, Fascism, or any other way tarnish the image and honor of the individual Confederate soldier and his motivations for serving. Since many historical revisionists seem to be constantly occupied with misrepresenting the Confederate soldier (and Confederate government) in this way, we find it necessary to promote and dissiminate the truth as often as possible. Thanks again for taking the time to visit our page, and learning more about the SCV. We invite you to come out and enjoy one of our excellent educational programs; great for the entire family.