Slavery was the backbone of southern economies. Emancipation didn't free the slaves, but it ensured that freed slaves will not be sent or go back to their masters. Additionally blacks as free man could join the army now. So with decreasing slavery the south economy was also going down and the union army was growing. That assured victory of the north states.
Introduction. St. Patrickâs Day is celebrated on March 17, the saintâs religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years.
St Patrick is one of Ireland's patron saints and many Americans with Irish ancestry remember him on March 17. Patrick's Day is fixed on March 17, but may occasionally be moved by Catholic Church authorities.