Why do the petitionar place so much emphasis on their loyalty to the union during the war?

answer: emphasizing their loyalty to the union cause during the war exemplify that if they were able to perform “the duties of the good citizens” in times of crises and war, they would be also ready to carry out all the responsibilities and commitments of the country all the time.

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