Musket

From April in 1861 to the spring in 1865, a war was fought between the Union and Confederate states of America. It was a bloody battle resulting in a total death estimate of 620,000 men, and is believed to be responsible for the most militaristic deaths in American wars. After 10 bloody battles and the end of the Civil War, the United States was introduced to new military innovations and strategies, African American slaves being freed and entering society as citizens, and the changing of minds…

trade provided some economic benefit to African society. In many situations, Africans would receive goods that required in return for slaves (“Impact on Africa”). As well as helping their economy, it also introduced new technologies to them, such as muskets (M’bokolo 152-3). Most likely, the damaging effects outweighed the benefits, making slave trade negatively affect the African…

Throughout history, many wars have been recognized such as the Civil War, French and Indian War, and the Cold War. One war has been considered the forgotten or unnecessary war because it was a war nobody wanted; this war was called the War of 1812, also known as the Second War of Independence. Two weeks after the War of 1812 ended with the signing of a peace treaty called the Treaty of Ghent, the Battle of New Orleans began. The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814, and restored the…

Slavery. It used to be a widespread issue. Many folks had different opinions. Unfortunately, those different opinions led to severe problems. Tension within the United States. The Civil War. Floggings. Executions. These are but a few. However, during the grief and pain of war, there was still hope. This hope took upon itself the form of a little woman, namely Harriet Beecher Stowe. Harriet was strictly opposed to the horrors of slavery and, utilizing her gift for prose, spoke out against it with…

Ever since the firearm has become readily available to the public its deadly potential as a weapon capable of swiftly ending a human life has been realized. One of the more commonly produced and available firearms, the Glock 17 is one such firearm that with its light weight, large magazine size and easy manufacture find it commonly in law enforcement (Glock). One of the more common weapons used today; its accuracy, power, and efficiency make it especially deadly if found in the hands of a…

amendment, for instance, protects US citizens’ right to bear arms. This amendment can be problematic as people can own automatic weapons cable of killing dozens in seconds versus when the amendment was created and available weapons were limited to muskets that could shoot off about 3 rounds a minute. It is clear that this amendment must be limited and possibly even revoked as guns have become weapons of destruction as opposed to weapons for self defense. Alongside this, the…

Alanna O’Neil ESS Greenwood Furnace Essay The presentation at Greenwood Furnace State Park was exceptionally informative with topics ranging from the history of the iron industry, to environmental history, and ended explaining the presenter’s research resources, techniques, and problems. As it turns out, the Juniata Iron District left a huge legacy behind that should be celebrated by many. The Juniata Valley became the principle iron-producing district in the United States, producing…

In today’s America we are witnessing the divide between political standpoints of individual state governments and the federal government. With hot button topics such as gun laws and the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana and the varying laws pertaining to these topics from state to state, one might recall why in this great country of ours do our states and local governments reserve the right to have different standpoints and sign in different laws on the same topics and issues. It…

In his book, Sleuthing The Alamo, James E. Crisp goes beyond the mere description of the historical events that took place during the Texas Revolution. Crisp’s passion to uncover why certain events of the Texas Revolution were remembered in a specific way, propelled him to closely examine and critically analyze the motive behind a number of writers and historians. It was this determination that forced Crisp to take no for an answer and to “attempt to separate Texas myth from Texas history”.…

"little could the Gola warriors have known that a conflict over hunting rights could land them five thousand miles away, in Charleston, South Caroline. Now they had a different war to fight" (Rediker, 74). The passage from the book The Slave Ship written by Marcus Rediker, documents what occurred to slaves before they were transported on ships. The passage explains how slaves were captured from their communities in Africa and how they arrived on the coast to be forced on a ship and sent to their…