Why was the widespread use of the camera significant during and after the civil war? a) the camera assisted spies in capturing critical information. b) photos allowed northern leaders to examine southern targets and plan strategy. c) the widespread use of the camera did not take place until after the war was over. d) it preserved the events of the war and brought the reality of war to civilians.

the most famous of all the units fighting in cuba, the "rough riders" was the name given to the first u.s. volunteer cavalry under the leadership of theodore roosevelt. roosevelt resigned his position as assistant secretary of the navy in may 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry. the original plan for this unit called for filling it with men from the indian territory, new mexico, arizona, and oklahoma. however, once roosevelt joined the group, it quickly became the place for a mix of troops ranging from ivy league athletes to glee-club singers to texas rangers and indians.