The Civil War changed America in numerous ways. When one looks at the changes with the context at hand, it easy to conclude that the Civil War was a “watershed moment” in American history. For this paper, we will discuss three ways in which the Civil War changed America. First, there are technological advances that were not seen prior to this event. Second, there are federal innovations in both the Union and Confederacy, which leads to growth as a whole. Third, the war marks the first time the nation has been divided on a large scale since the colonial era. The American Civil War was a time of great death and suffering, but it was also an era of positive creativity and invention. New technology was developed during the Civil War. One of
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In terms communication, this inaugurated something of a revolution. The telegraph was made by connecting wires to a machine. The machine would then pick up electrical signals or pulses that were sent through a trigger, and someone could type in a message on one side and someone could decode it on the other side. The telegraph was very effective during this time. For the first time ever, Washington D.C was connected by telegraph wires to the front lines. They received messages from commanders right away. Abraham Lincoln could go down to the telegraph machines and hear updates of the war in Virginia. The union had an advantage of the telegraph machine, but the confederacy did not because their armies were divided. They also did not have a central command set up in Richmond. It was difficult for the Confederate army to build telegraph poles also. The Union army was very good at building these telegraphs, and this gave the North another advantage of fighting efficiently. Telegraph became a major way of communication even after the Civil War. These technological developments made it possible for the Civil War to become of the most important times in American …show more content…
However, it is important to note that this ideal was not a Confederate invention; nevertheless, in 1862 the Confederates passed a conscription which made men drafted into PACS. Furthermore, the Confederates broadened the ages and made it to where even more people could join. People could even volunteer to be a “tribute” if-you-will, filling in for some who did not want to be a part of the war.
Another innovation that is vital to the Civil War was the Homestead Act of 1862, which opened up a lot of land. Furthermore, anyone could apply for these lands. The act had few requirements that needed to be met. For example, African-Americans were able to apply when the 14th Amendment passed in 1868.
In addition to technological and federal innovations, there was another in which the Civil War was a “watershed movement”. This was arguably the first time the United States has faced disunion since the colonial era. That is, prior to ratifying the constitution, each state was a sovereign, independent nation basically. Once the South and North split, the country is divided once again; albeit, this division may be different than the colonial era, it is still division, nonetheless. Furthermore, this division is what drove Abraham Lincoln to preserve the Union and keep fighting for the cause. His cause was not to free slaves, his cause was to unite the states
In terms communication, this inaugurated something of a revolution. The telegraph was made by connecting wires to a machine. The machine would then pick up electrical signals or pulses that were sent through a trigger, and someone could type in a message on one side and someone could decode it on the other side. The telegraph was very effective during this time. For the first time ever, Washington D.C was connected by telegraph wires to the front lines. They received messages from commanders right away. Abraham Lincoln could go down to the telegraph machines and hear updates of the war in Virginia. The union had an advantage of the telegraph machine, but the confederacy did not because their armies were divided. They also did not have a central command set up in Richmond. It was difficult for the Confederate army to build telegraph poles also. The Union army was very good at building these telegraphs, and this gave the North another advantage of fighting efficiently. Telegraph became a major way of communication even after the Civil War. These technological developments made it possible for the Civil War to become of the most important times in American …show more content…
However, it is important to note that this ideal was not a Confederate invention; nevertheless, in 1862 the Confederates passed a conscription which made men drafted into PACS. Furthermore, the Confederates broadened the ages and made it to where even more people could join. People could even volunteer to be a “tribute” if-you-will, filling in for some who did not want to be a part of the war.
Another innovation that is vital to the Civil War was the Homestead Act of 1862, which opened up a lot of land. Furthermore, anyone could apply for these lands. The act had few requirements that needed to be met. For example, African-Americans were able to apply when the 14th Amendment passed in 1868.
In addition to technological and federal innovations, there was another in which the Civil War was a “watershed movement”. This was arguably the first time the United States has faced disunion since the colonial era. That is, prior to ratifying the constitution, each state was a sovereign, independent nation basically. Once the South and North split, the country is divided once again; albeit, this division may be different than the colonial era, it is still division, nonetheless. Furthermore, this division is what drove Abraham Lincoln to preserve the Union and keep fighting for the cause. His cause was not to free slaves, his cause was to unite the states