Personal Narrative: After The American Civil War

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Anne – Renee,
I really enjoyed your post! I could not imagine having to share a house with a total stranger. The violence the British showed to once another scared the Americans to the point thinking it is possible of becoming slaves to the British. The newspaper were able to keep the Americans up to date and was able to create a stronger relationship amongst themselves. The desire to want to have their identity helped them stand up for what they wanted.

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