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The Battle of Gettysburg is perhaps the most famous battle ever to be fought on American soil. The three-day long struggle, which saw intense fighting that pitted friend against friend and brother against brother, holds a special place in the American psyche. In the span of three days in July of 1863 the entire tone of the American Civil changed from certain confederate victory, to an impending federal rout. What happened over this time span that caused the sudden shift in momentum during the…

The Civil War was a conflict that was fought between the United States of America (Union) and The Confederate States of America between 1861 through 1865. There were many battles that were fought within the Civil War that were considered significant battles in American history like The Battle of Bull Run or The battle of Vicksburg. However, The Battle of Gettysburg proves to be the most meaningful battle within the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was Robert E. Lee’s most ambitious attempt to…

Following the end of the Civil War, the Union came out the victor and the Confederacy the loser. Because the Confederacy lost the war, though, the Union was presented with the problem of reincorporating the southern states back into the Union, a process known to historians as Reconstruction. With the goal in mind of creating a Republican presence in the south based on a Free Labor ideology, the Republican Party was only moderately successful, and their eventual failure resulted in a Democratic…

The Man from Skibbereen is written by Louis L’Amar. It is about a young man named Crispin Mayo. Crispin is an Irish man who wanted a new start here in America. He wants to come and work for the railroad, but is too nice and gets caught up in someone's personal affairs. While on his way to help the railroad, he helps a young woman whose father had been captured. He makes many friends and enemies in his new homeland, America. Crispin is a hardworking man and one of the few gentlemen in west.…

General Custer General Custer was known as a Civil War legend. General Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio on December 5,1839. His parents were Emanuel and Marie Custer. Most of his childhood time was spent in Monroe, Michigan where he attended McNeely Norman School. After graduating from high school ,he taught two years of school. After teaching for two years he enrolled to the military academy West Point. After graduating from West Point in 1861 he joined the cavalry unit even though he was…

Each time a new president takes the oath of office, many things change. The new president appoints cabinet members and prepares for policy shifts. The new president also moves into the White House, along with the first family. Often, that first family is not complete without the family pet. Over the years, almost every president has had a pet on Pennsylvania Avenue. Because the White House was not complete until 1800, the tradition begins with John Adams. He brought along two carriage horses…

was the 16th president of the United States of America (1861-1865). During this time the north (Union) and the south (Confederate) was fighting over slavery. As it progressed it caused a Civil War between two armies, the Union, which was lead by Ulysses S. Grant and the Confederate, lead by Robert E. Lee. After the war was over the 13th amendment was put in force by the government which abolished slavery. After that Lincoln gave his speech, The Gettysburg Address and then time was ticking down…

William Pitt Ballinger was a Texas lawyer and political activist. He was born on September 25, 1825 in Barboursville. Analysts say that his family background greatly affected his future life. This is because his grandfather was a settler in Kentucky and had served as Knox County Clerk as well as serving in the Kentucky legislature. He attended school at St. Mary’s College in Kentucky at Lebanon. This followed by training in his father’s office. It was not until 1843 that he went to study law at…

Ulysses S. Grant: President and Union General “I can’t spare this man-he fights”, said by President Abraham Lincoln (“Ulysses Simpson Grant”). This was said by him because Ulysses never gives up until he succeeds. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States of America (1868-1872). Ulysses was also the Union General in the Civil War from 1861 to 1865 (“Ulysses S. Grant”). Without Ulysses the Confederates would have defeated the Union army (“Ulysses S. Grant”). Ulysses S. Grant…

No one expected the scrawny farm boy from Kentucky to grow up to become a self-taught lawyer. In addition to that, a majority consider him the best president of all time. Abraham Lincoln, standing at 6 ft 4 inches, was not only the tallest president, but was also the most productive. He aspired to end slavery once and for all, and to save the Union in the Civil War. In the Leaving a Legacy unit, many movements or people’s legacies have been researched to share with their classmates. Abraham…