Interesting little-known Civil War trivia

CNN is running an interesting article with seven little-known trivia facts about the Civil War. I will list the seven facts below, but for more details about them, take a look at CNN’s article.

1. Lincoln’s first solution to slavery was a fiasco
2. Hungry ladies effectively mugged Jefferson Davis
3. The Union used hot air balloons and submarines
4. “Dixie” was only a northern song
5. Paul Revere was at Gettysburg
6. Mark Twain fired one shot and then left
7. The armies weren’t all-male

Again, the article with more details is here.