The American Civil war is most notably the bloodiest and most destructive four years in all of American history. The Civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865; this devastating conflict was fought between the Union States and the Confederate States. Understanding the immediate causes of the civil war are quite difficult as conflicts between the Northern and Southern states have existed for an extensive time. However, a key factor in shaping the civil war was Abraham Lincoln 's election in 1860. Throughout this election Lincoln received most of the electoral votes; 59% but not one of these votes came from the South. The South 's theory towards this was due to Lincoln 's Republican background, the south feared they would lose their political voice
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The American Civil war played a pivotal role in determining what type of nation it would latter become, Lincoln made the tough decision in joining the civil war to prevent the nation from splitting apart. The Emancipation Proclamation changed the course of the war, as it reflected a major change of Lincoln 's thinking in regards to slavery and the war and what the future holds for slave’s lives. From issuing this political document it did not end the on going issue of slavery, the purpose was to freed slaves in territories who were not under Lincoln 's control, which were the states who seceded from the union. Lincoln granted all freed slaves the right to fight on the Union 's side, “And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.” An addition in soldiers was a wise decision as soldiers were constantly needed with the number of casualties increasing by a staggering amount within each battle, allowing for 200,000 black slaves to fight for their freedom extensively on a daily basis. The Proclamation was used as propaganda to increase morale significantly to win the war, spreading hope to the nation of those who had wished to abolish the harsh acts of slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation showed that the …show more content…
In just over two minutes and only 272 words this powerful speech quickly became one of the most influential statements to the nation. Beginning with the iconic phrase “four score and seven years ago” exemplifying the founding principles of equality issued in the Declaration of Independence during the American Revolution. Lincoln emphasized on achieving these ideals that were presented during the American Revolution and working towards healing the country. Not only did Lincoln move the 15,000 people who gathered for dedicated purposes towards the soldiers whose lives were taken at the battle of Gettysburg, he moved an entire nation, speaking briefly on American Independence, but also focusing on the great power of freedom. The Gettysburg addresses is considered a crucial moment in terms of how Americans saw themselves and how they saw their government as a whole, “a government of the people, by the people, for the people.” This new statement was a new outlook on the American society and a government that reflected the true form of equality. Lincoln 's hopes in delivering this speech was to spread hope to the soldiers who were still alive and fighting to dedicate themselves to further save the nation so it would not
The American Civil war played a pivotal role in determining what type of nation it would latter become, Lincoln made the tough decision in joining the civil war to prevent the nation from splitting apart. The Emancipation Proclamation changed the course of the war, as it reflected a major change of Lincoln 's thinking in regards to slavery and the war and what the future holds for slave’s lives. From issuing this political document it did not end the on going issue of slavery, the purpose was to freed slaves in territories who were not under Lincoln 's control, which were the states who seceded from the union. Lincoln granted all freed slaves the right to fight on the Union 's side, “And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.” An addition in soldiers was a wise decision as soldiers were constantly needed with the number of casualties increasing by a staggering amount within each battle, allowing for 200,000 black slaves to fight for their freedom extensively on a daily basis. The Proclamation was used as propaganda to increase morale significantly to win the war, spreading hope to the nation of those who had wished to abolish the harsh acts of slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation showed that the …show more content…
In just over two minutes and only 272 words this powerful speech quickly became one of the most influential statements to the nation. Beginning with the iconic phrase “four score and seven years ago” exemplifying the founding principles of equality issued in the Declaration of Independence during the American Revolution. Lincoln emphasized on achieving these ideals that were presented during the American Revolution and working towards healing the country. Not only did Lincoln move the 15,000 people who gathered for dedicated purposes towards the soldiers whose lives were taken at the battle of Gettysburg, he moved an entire nation, speaking briefly on American Independence, but also focusing on the great power of freedom. The Gettysburg addresses is considered a crucial moment in terms of how Americans saw themselves and how they saw their government as a whole, “a government of the people, by the people, for the people.” This new statement was a new outlook on the American society and a government that reflected the true form of equality. Lincoln 's hopes in delivering this speech was to spread hope to the soldiers who were still alive and fighting to dedicate themselves to further save the nation so it would not