Grant Achatz

Did you know that in 1861 the Union forces required over 2,213,000 men to enlist during the Civil War? From these 2,213,000 men there were 422,000 who suffered fatal deaths and non-fatal wounds (McElroy, 1999). During the Civil War many civilians decided to volunteer, among one which was Walt Whitman, after witnessing such drastic measures taking place. Walt Whitman became emotionally and mentally involved with matters of the Civil War due to his brothers involvement. George Whitman, brother of…

Field Trip Critique of Yellow Bluff Fort The historical site that I decided to visit was Yellow Bluff Fort, Historic State Park. I chose to visit this site after I read the content in Module eight. Module Eight spoke about the battle between the Union Confederate navies at St. Johns Bluff which opened up the St. Johns River for use by the Union. Yellow Bluff Fort is actually located near the St. Johns River. The most amazing part about Yellow Bluff Fort is that it was an imperative position…

An estimated 1.3 million American soldiers gave their lives during the American Civil War. The defeat of the Southern Confederacy brought along the destruction of its oppressive ideologies. Despite this, Confederate monuments still stand as testaments of this fallen state to this day. In recent times these monuments have aroused controversy because of their offensive nature to some. Many protests and rallies occur in support of the eradication of these monuments. Monuments such as these are kept…

In his song "God Bless the U.S.A.," Lee Greenwood sings, "And I'm proud to be an American where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me." These words echo the idea that countries around the world hold soldiers in high regard because they sacrifice on behalf of their countries. War is often romanticized in propaganda, and unfortunately, the actual reality of war is not addressed. Soldiers return home from war, and unfortunately, they never feel like…

Jefferson “Jeff” Bussey is a 16 year old boy from Linn County, Kansas.. Who later enlists in the Union Army in 1861. Jeff is the protagonist of Rifles for Watie by Harold Keith. The novel takes place in between the years of 1861 to 1864 during the peak of the Civil War. Jefferson Bussey is a character who has left me with a strong impression. Because of his personnel growth from the beginning of the novel to the end,with the largest reason being the war. Jeff's physical traits in the novel…

Abraham Lincoln is remembered for his vital role as the leader in the Union during the Civil War and beginning the process Emancipation Proclamation that led to the end of slavery in the United States. He is also remembered for his character and leadership, his speeches and letters, and as a man of humble origins whose determination and perseverance led him to the nation's highest office. President Lincoln endured extraordinary pressures during the long Civil War. He carried on despite…

Ulysses S. Grant is an American hero who defeated the Confederate Army during the Civil War. As general of the Union Army, his tactics and strategies led to his victory. He did not start off as an American hero that people see him as today. Through his experiences in his early life, in school, and in a previous war, led him to be the great general he turned out to be. Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio; on April 27, 1822. Grant was the son of Jesse Root Grant and Hannah…

“ I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He severed until he was assassinated.Abraham was a very honest and bright man . Abraham Lincoln has made the greatest positive impact on the United States in the 21st century by ending slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation, by passing various acts that had lasting effects on the U.S., and by setting the tone for future presidential leaders in the U.S. Lincoln ended slavery in…

Whitman’s Love of Lincoln Walt Whitman’s poem, “O Captain! My Captain!,” tells of a young man coming back from a battle on a ship. However, the captain has, “fallen cold and dead” (8), and the young man weeps for his captain’s death. Whitman is writing about Abraham Lincoln after he died, Whitman in deep grief and mourning. He captures the funeral of the captain by alluding to Lincoln and soldiers, the grief of someone who is close, changes the tone to match the people and himself, and captures…

and Dwight Jon Zimmerman is about, as the name suggests, the last days of Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln was our nation’s president during the Civil War. He was a great leader who helped bring the Union to victory alongside General Ulysses S. Grant and General George Gordon Meade. However, this book does not only highlight Lincoln’s life during the Civil War, but it also tells what happened during the end of the war and how he was assassinated after. This book is overall a classic tale of…