Religion was important to most soldiers in the North and the South. Between 100,000-200,000 Union troops accepted religion. At the start of the civil war there were more than 53,000 churches! 40% (almost 32,000,000) people were members of faith traditions. 80% of Americans visited catholic churches or denominationally protestant churches regularly. February 8th 1861 the south side was confirmed it was christian.
Links:
http://www.pacivilwar150.com/understand/religion.aspx
http://www.civilwaracademy.com/civil-war-religion.html
http://www.greatamericanhistory.net/revival.htm
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/nineteen/nkeyinfo/cwsouth.htm
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