In The Civil War Boys in the Civil War did not stay on the sidelines of battle, they often fought with the courage of men.
War always brings destruction to many people and things.
At this time war seemed likely. Parents were worried, not only for themselves but for their children. Unfonately African-American boys, were not allowed to attend West Point, and not allowed to fight. Most boys did not realy know what war was realy like. Many thought not much more of it than a glorious camp out.