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During the Civil War, the famous generals, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, paved the way for new American ideals. Bruce Catton analyzes the contrast between the beliefs and strategies of Grant and Lee, while comparing their similar personalities in his essay, “Grant and Lee: A study in Contrast.” These two powerful generals, different yet similar, reflect the strength of opposing views which had come to a final collision. Catton creates a serious tone, while also developing symbolism and…

The American Civil War was fought between the northern and southern soldiers during 1861-1865. This war played a crucial part in shaping the opinions of citizens and provisional gender roles during war time; females were encouraged to help aid the soldiers. Ladies at this time were “vivandieres” who were often known to accompany and provide support to the Union and Confederate army. A handful of women also impersonated themselves as men and joined the fight, while many other females were nurses…

There is plentiful discourse as to why the Northern Union won the Civil War in 1865 against the Southern Confederacy. Although the military leadership from Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant in the North and Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee in the South both impacted the outcome, Jefferson Davis’s poor political leadership both as president and commander in chief led to the Northern victory, particularly his defective judgements regarding military affairs and his moderate leadership as…

Critical Essay of Ulysses S. Grant This essay analyzes the leadership style and philosophies of the great American, Ulysses S. Grant, using the book Ulysses S. Grant by Joshua Bunting III. The book details Grant’s entire life beginning with his childhood days working for his father in the tannery, his military life, the time he spent in the White House as President, and his struggles after his presidency. I chose to write about Grant because of his accomplishments as president and being…

What were the major challenges of Reconstruction? Reconstruction era was the period in the United States after the Civil war in the South that lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a harsh period for the US government, the Southerners and mostly the Freed Slaves. It was faced by many challenges ranging from disputed politics, political assassinations and impeachment, racial discrimination, corruption among others. The civil war had left the whole land and cities in ruins. Property worth millions had…

What were the different approaches to the Reconstruction of the Confederate states? In 1863, President Lincoln set forth a Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which allowed the reunification of the rebellious Confederates to the Union if a small portion (10 percent) of them pledged their commitment and loyalty to the Union and more importantly the constitution. Once Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency and adopted similar plans to Lincoln.…

Clyde, Ohio is a town located in Sandusky County about 40 miles southeast of Toledo. The city has a population of approximately 6,000 people. The community was founded by a young lieutenant who fought in many Indian wars. The town was not originally named Clyde. Before they were renamed Clyde, the city was called Centreville. The city was renamed after Clyde, New York, which was the hometown of an early resident. Clyde has a few prominent citizens that left their mark in their life and in their…

The First Battle of Bull Run The first battle of bull run took place on July 21, 1861 near Manassas, Virginia. The leader of the union troops, General McDowell, encountered confederate troops near Bull Run Creek, led by P.G.T. Beauregard and Joseph Eggelston Johnston. McDowell spent two days trying to get around them. Union troops crossed Bull Run Creek and managed to drive back all of the confederate forces except one battalion, led by Thomas Jackson. He earned his nickname when one soldier…

The United States of America has a long history. A great part of that history is the history of our many presidents. Though each of them made huge contributions to our government, some still argue which of them was the strongest. Between Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln is the strongest because of his leadership and his commintment to values. The strongest president is Abraham Lincoln because of his leadership and his commitment to values. According to…

Gorge Picket was a very successful man during the civil war. Stating his power, Pickett left the army shortly Virginia won the battle against the union in April 1861. He went east to the Confederate capital at Richmond, where he protected a colonel in command of secure at Rappahannock River. George E. Pickett was a Confederate during the American Civil War (1861–1865) and one of the most powerful leaders in the Army of Northern Virginia. He was born in Richmond Virginia. He really loved it there…