Vicksburg

As the United States grew in both population and territory in the early- to mid-1800s, it became clear that the Americans were determined to cover as much ground as possible, spreading their new democratic way of life to new lands. While Manifest Destiny is characterized, at its core, as the spread of the liberty and self-governance the Americans fought for, it had more convoluted desires than is traditionally recounted. Americans of all walks fueled the movement towards western expansion, but…

These were the Gettysburg and Vicksburg Campaigns. Both of these campaigns were considered turning points in the Civil War. On July 1, 1863 the Battle of Gettysburg started in the town of Gettysburg, Pa. This battle, which would rage on until July 3, was the biggest and bloodiest battle…

After reading Drew Faust’s book James Henry Hammond and the Old South, I agree that is a far more than suitable text upon which to end the semester. It is does indeed, bring together all of the themes and ideas we have discussed so far in this class. James Henry Hammond lived an interesting lifestyle and it was one that could have only occurred in the Old South. By examining the writings and of both Anthony S. Parent and Joshua D. Rothman respectively, it becomes clear to see how Hammond…

Battle of Chancellorsville, with the aid of Stonewall Jackson who died in battle. This did not stop Lee from trying to gain Gettysburg which lasted three days. This battle almost destroyed the CSA. On the other hand the Union Army was able to capture Vicksburg, but was attacked in Chattanooga forcing Grant to lead and effort to help. Lee and Grant fought in three battles before Lee surrendered in…

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…

Civil War could have come to a much different conclusion, and seemed well on the way to a Confederate victory at one point (Rapp). Lee desperately needed to win a battle in the East so General Ulysses S. Grant could not capture Vicksburg (Carlson). The final capture of Vicksburg on July 4th, (which took nearly six months) divided the Confederacy in two. It was significant that both Union victories had been announced on the same day: July 4th, the anniversary of signing the Declaration of…

There were many factors and events that influenced the outcome of the Civil War. The Union had many strengths and weaknesses that impacted the result of the Civil War. The Union's strengths caused them to win many major battles and eventually the war. The Confederacy had strengths and weaknesses that affected the result of the Civil war. The Confederacy also won a few battles that changed the views of Union soldiers. Clearly, there were many events that impacted the result of the Civil war.…

Ulysses S. Grant was by far one of america’s generals. He had many battles. Grant’s victory at vicksburg was an amazing win. On May 1, 1863, Grant’s army crossed the mississippi river at the battle of port gibson. Little did Grant know that confederate forces were there. Grant sent a portion of his army under General William T. Sherman to capture the state capitol, Jackson, while setting his sights on vicksburg with a view toward permanently closing the confederate supply base. When initial…

A major event in United States history, that shaped the way our country is today, was the American Civil War (1861-1865). Some of the people that played a huge role in the war include, Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and President Abraham Lincoln. The Civil War was a fight between the Union army (the North) and the Confederate army (the South) about whether or not slavery should be practiced in the United States. Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman played key roles in the…

and Minerva Breedlove.she was the fifth born of four sibling name Louvenia,Owen,Solomon, James and Alexander Breedlove. After parents passing, Sarah was sent to live with her older sister Louvenia, and her brother-in-law. The Three moved away to Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1877, where Sarah picked cotton and was likely employed doing household work.But there was no files of documentation of her exist of her employment. At age 14 Sarah escaped from her Plantation where she worked and her…