Civil War America Chapter Summaries

This book starts off by introducing the major themes that helped dictate the decision process when deciding which days should be included and which should not. A group of historians agreed that all of the ten days should have an impact that is undervalued and shed light on them. They also had to fit with the themes used in the book which includes moral duty, political creed, and progressing national identity. Virtue pushed Americans forward to fight against injustices and ensure that there are good strong moral belief with the country. Everything democracy in America does must be to protect the individual man on the basis of their rights to freedom, justice, and fair opportunity. The identity of America and its beliefs continues to change and sway with the hope that the change is in a positive and productive direction. After the Revolutionary War America was no longer viewed as a British colony and therefore …show more content…
These protests continued until new state legislation expanded executive power and allowed for force to be used when dealing with rebels. However this did not stop farmers from continuing to fight. One such farmer and war veteran, Daniel Shays, led a group of 600 men to the local courthouse in protest. Gaining popularity Shays numbers swelled to almost 2,000 men giving him the confidence to propose a plan to attack the federal arsenal at Springfield which would help supply his men with plenty of weapons. Shays’ plan was foiled as he rushed his attack because of incoming reinforcements to General Shepard and the enemy. There was a lack of coordination and the band of farmers suffered 8 deaths and many more injuries before fleeing to a near by town. They didn’t last long as Shepard pursued the rebellion and after a few days Shays’ Rebellion was no