What did Slack help organize in Missouri for the Confederacy?
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Missouri State Guard
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Charity
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The Missouri State Guard, a pro-Confederate military force, was organized with the support of Slack, who served as its first adjutant general. His efforts and the Guard played a significant role in shaping Missouri's stance during the Civil War, contributing to the state's division and the eventual secession of southern Missouri counties to join the Confederacy.
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