It is rather hippocritical for the Northern government to use, quote or considered govern by such rules and laws because they surely did not apply to the Indian Wars that not only followed the CW but also preceeded it. It's always those in power are the ones to interpet laws on how they are to be understood. But along comes "Manifest Destiny" and all laws, especially the Laws of Nations are forgotten. Many who have sat within the walls of Congress and the White House have corrupted history in so many ways. School books are accomplists to acts of crime actually.....IMO