American Civil War

Having fought two wars for independence, in order to form a government free of tyranny, it was imperative to avoid the destruction of such an establishment due to internal quarrel. Destroying a system of checks and balances shortly after a major conflict (War of 1812) and handing over almost dictatorial power to a single faction would destroy the essence of democracy and possibly doom the nation to a war of anarchy, aiming to destroy the democratic principles…

In the following of the Civil War, Americans had no real option except to contemplate questions concerning race, rights, and power, that stays ongoing up until the present time. The primary issues were the means by which to bring the former Confederate states back into the Union and how to secure the freedom of previous slaves. The Reconstruction prompted the civil rights movement, about a century later. It also shaped and formed some of our most vital laws and establishments. It constructed the…

the speech given by Alexander Stephen in Savannah Georgia on March 21, 1861. During the Civil war , he served as the Vice President of Confederate States of America. When was elected to the Confederate Congress, he deliberated the speech that announced about new government where he said that all races are not equal and the whites are always superior then the black people. He believed and insisted that the American Revolution was based on the premises of wrong fundamental foundation. He strongly…

The Civil War was undoubtedly the most defining moment in the development of American history. Preceding it included the antebellum period from 1840-1850 which was one of great change as the dynamics of the American situation shifted after the end of the war between Mexico and the United States. Along with the American victory came consequences as slavery expanded into newly acquired territories. This further deepened the sectional divide among northern and southern states and would throw the…

American political parties have continually shifted in dominance as our culture has progressed The changing cultural climate of the United States calls for incumbents and candidates to find new approaches to maintaining and gaining support in their campaigns. The progression of technology and social media has made the accessibility of candidates to the general public far more attainable. Social media is often an important part of exposure for any campaign but especially for candidates such as…

Going into the Civil War, the North and the South made strategic plans to help them win the war. The North had many advantages going into the war, and some of those advantages include a larger population, more industry, more abundant resources, a better banking system, railroads, a large navy, and they also had Lincoln’s dedication. The South had advantages as well. Some of those advantages include fighting in familiar territory, and the South had better military leadership. The main goal for…

The Civil War began because of the differences between the slave states and the free slave states to end slavery. The abolitionist movement began in the North, which caused the country to split into North and South. The North and the South fought over constitutional rights because liberty was not defined the same between the North and the South. People in the South supported slavery and not abolition, which led to the Civil War. The South fought for freedom and the North fought for ideals for…

Ethnic and cultural diversity in the U.S. Army permeates history as far back as the Revolutionary War and through every war, the United States has taken part in since. The Army we know today has changed so much since those times, frequently for the better. These winds of change are due to the Army’s promotion of social equality. Background, schooling, race, religion, and other factors shape Soldiers immensely. By acknowledging differences, qualifications, contributions, and potential, you…

The slave trade shaped American history. By 1860, nearly 90 percent of African Americans living in America were slaves. ‘1850–1865: Slavery and Civil War’ considers the importance of slavery to America in the nineteenth century. The story of slavery has many dimensions: slavery was an essential part of the southern economy and roiled national politics. The Civil War ended slavery. Full equality would take much longer. Lincoln went to war to save the Union, not to end slavery. He presided over a…

Throughout the rising action of the novel, Fleming “...dreams of Homeric glory…” in the battlefield (Walcutt 1). Walcutt feels that Henry is joining the war effort for self-absorbing reasons. Henry likes to think he possesses “...war ardor and patriotism” but in truth, he is only fascinated with the idea, the romanticism, of dying a warrior's’ death in the battlefield (Crane 5). However, once Henry finally reaches the warzone, his inner fears…