Musket

The Louisiana Fighting Tigers were made up of the 5th – 9th Louisiana infantry regiments. They were commanded by Brigadier General Harry T. Hays which were under the division commanded by General Jubal Early and in General Richard Ewell’s Corps, which was all part of the Northern Virginia Army under the command of Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg. The Tiger Brigade earned its name from a Louisiana infantry company, Company B. 1st Louisiana Special Battalion and was one of the five…

Knowledge and Freedom in Frederick Douglas ' Narrative Frederick Douglas was born as a slave in Talbot County. He was not sure about his date of birth but he knew that it was 1817 or 1818. Douglas was born as a slave and faced the harshness and cruelty of his masters. He attained his freedom through knowledge, strong-will, and revolution. Douglas ' self education and knowledge were his weapons against the tyranny of white man. In the early stages of his life, Douglas did not understand what…

On the ninetieth page of Nineteen Eighty-Four, Winston Smith writes in his diary: "If there is hope, it lies in the proles." Throughout the novel, Winston attempts to discover just how to overthrow the tyrannical Party, a mission that proves fatal to both his body and spirit. His diary entry expresses a certainty that the proletariat – the uneducated and economically deprived demographic which constitutes eighty-five percent of Oceania's population – could easily overpower the Party, if they…

Women played a critical role in the American Revolution. Fighting for independence from Great Britain, the Americans gave it their all to be free. Men get all the glory for defeating the English, but in reality, they have help from their wives, sisters, daughters, and mothers. Women would follow their husbands during the war, stay at home and take care of the children, or fight in the war alongside men. During the Revolutionary War, women proved to be an important asset to the Americans. To…

When you think of taking a literature course, you realize there will be a lot of reading involved and hope the material is interesting. However, the list of stories that a teacher can choose from are endless. This semester was filled with wisdom and experiences of those that came before us in America. It was not only an English lesson, but a true trip into our nation’s past. Each author had an amazing life story to tell. The one thing in common with all authors was reality. Even Hawthorne’s deep…

Bamber in the film also reveals the truth that during the times of Mughals, when Europeans used to visit India, they got very impressed. Even the Europeans got mesmerized seeing the beautiful creation of the Mughals and also their way of administration. This documentary gives you a truer explanation of the most important events during Mughal rule in India. Another eye-catching moment comes when Bamber Gascoigne travels to India and visit the palaces and forts he was referring to in his film.…

the ones to force the royalty to move into Paris. As the fearless women advance to Versailles, thousands other women joined through the cobblestone streets chanting “Bread, more bread, and not so many words” while raising pikes, scythes, clubs, and muskets in the air. When they got to Versailles, they tore apart the lavish, opulent, and gold plated rooms, including “Madame Deficit’s” bedroom. From there the family was forced to flee to Paris, putting both monarchs in great peril and in the…

British officials, to help maintain the law and order in the country (British Imperialism, 2001). The British formed many armies to help keep everything in control, but in the Bengal army there was havoc caused from rumours about, the Enfield rifled musket which had cartridges greased with pig and cow fat, causing offence to Muslim and Hindu soldiers religions. This was the main trigger that opened up the minds of the Indians to see, that the East India Company’s decisions were wrong and biased.…

Cotton Gin Eli Whitney was a famous American inventor. Born in the state of Massachusetts in 1765. Eli mastered his problem solving skills and creative thinking thanks to his father, who was not only a farmer. But also a very gifted and talented inventor. As the years progressed, Eli became an observant problem solver and entrepreneur who would change his merchandise to fit the needs of the public. Whitney attended the University of Yale and graduated on 1792. Eli puts himself self thru…

Name ____________________________________________ Date ________ Period _____ Primary Documents: Imperialism Directions: Read the three documents related to imperialism and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Stanley Searches for Livingstone in Africa – Henry M. Stanley (1871) 1. Traveling through Africa (often called “going on safari”) was often seen as a big adventure by Europeans. As Stanley’s journey was coming to an end and he marched toward the village in…