Army of Northern Virginia

Earlier this week, after thirty-four hours of non-stop shelling, US Army Major Robert Anderson surrendered control of Fort Sumter to Confederate General PGT Beauregard. Just yesterday, Virginia became the latest domino to fall in Southern secession. That makes eight states now, and rumors continue to swirl that Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina are sure to follow. After years of hostile legislation, menacing Northern abolitionists, and now the election of Abraham Lincoln, the South has…

son of the Revolutionary War hero Harry Lee, known as “Light Horse.” What? Lee was of the most well-known generals in the Civil War. When? He served as a general or commander for most of the duration of the Civil War. Where? Lee was a native of Virginia, and he served in many of the Confederate states. Why? Lee was one of the most influential people to help the Confederates in the Civil War, making several riskful moves in the war. His daring moves in battles makes him an interesting person to…

the fort was manufactured to oblige an army of 650 officers and 135 cannons pieces. Development of Fort Sumter first started in 1829 in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on a man…

Nevertheless, women played a huge role and were perfect because they were easily trusted and viewed as a non-threat. African Americans were also great spies because they had direct access to conversation as they were serving and cooking for both the union army and Confederates. However, during the civil war, most spies that were captured were executed. Certain espionage exploits by African Americans during the Civil War have come to be known and are a part of history. The stories of…

The Army of Northern Virginia and The Army of the Potomac warred for three years. Some soldiers fought over slavery; others fought to uphold the constitution. Despite the different reason for fighting, both armies succeeded in devastating destruction and death in the city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In the novel The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara gives readers an inside look into The Battle of Gettysburg by expressing the emotional struggles and internal conflicts of the soldiers involved. By…

Bacon’s Rebellion Bacon’s Rebellion put the self-governed state of Virginia to a test. Virginia was undergoing an economic, political and social transition. Nathaniel Bacon lead the Virginian settlers in 1676 in a rebellion to challenge Governor William Berkeley’s authority. The colonist chose Bacon, “a leader they hardly knew” (Beverley 1), and turned to go against Berkeley, a man “whom they all entirely loved” (Beverley 1). Bacon’s Rebellion was a major event that helped shape America to…

Early on in the Civil War, George McClellan was extremely successful. Originally, he started out as the leader of a volunteer Ohio army and did a phenomenal job of training the volunteer soldiers, which resulted in his promotion to major general of the main Union army. As a major general, he won a string of small battles in the western part of Virginia. However, as the Civil War progressed, McClellan was unable to make the right decisions in crucial moments. He was simply too cautious and…

was born into a family of high status in January of 1807. His father had formerly served as a calvaryman in the Revolutionary War and fought for America’s freedom from Great Britain. He later went on to be the Governor of the family’s home state of Virginia. Robert began attending school at the age of four, and was quickly put into a position of maturity due to the passing of his father at a young age. Lee developed important character traits, which included a high level of integrity and…

“The burning issue that led to the disruption of the union was the debate over the future of slavery. That dispute led to secession, and secession brought about a war in which the Northern and Western states and territories fought to preserve the Union, and the South fought to establish Southern independence as a new confederation of the states under its own constitution.” (http://www.historynet.com/causes-of-the-civil-war). The proper…

most distinguished and respected generals in the United States. Though he was against secession and slavery, he betrayed his oath of office to side with the Confederacy in order to defend his native state, Virginia. While serving the Confederacy, he was the Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.…