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.
In particular, the bank holiday in Northern Ireland is still held on March 17 or the Monday afterwards if March 17 falls on a Saturday or Sunday. St Patrick's Day was originally a religious occasion to mark the life and work of St Patrick.