These papers were loyally devoted. The Richmond Whig, cheered on the almost defunct Whig Party, the Vindicator endorsed secession, while the Enquirer endorsed the Democratic Party. In the book Four Years in Rebel Capitals: An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death, author T.C. Deleon examined “The South’s best wartime newspapers boasted the thinking of some of the sharpest minds in the region.” When the war broke out in 1861, some 120 newspapers were published in Virginia. Every town of any size boasted at least a weekly paper.
Throughout the mid to late 1800’s, Thomas Nast, known as the father of political cartoons, captivated his viewers in a magnitude the nation had not seen before. Nast’s comedic and satirical cartoons sought to ameliorate and sway the nation in line with his own personal beliefs. The zenith of his fame and influence was during the dawning days of the Civil War (1864-1865) throughout the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877). In 1862, Thomas Nast joined Harper's Weekly as an artist. Before long, he earned national fame for his drawings of Civil War battles.
The constitution of 1836 legally allowed slavery in the state of Texas and by 1845 when the constitution was once again revised, Texas was admitted as a slave state. Sixteen years later, in 1861, slavery was written in the constitutions as being maintained in the state of Texas. Finally, in 1866, some of the rights of former slaves were recognized. The rights of former slaves were not recognized when involving white citizens. Also, there were no voting rights for former slaves.
The Battle of Chickamauga Battle Analysis SFC Clint Hale 2/26/2012 Abstract The battle of Chickamauga pitted the Confederate forces of General Braxton Bragg against the Union forces of Major General William Rosecrans’ on 19 and 20 September 1863 in the dense forests and small open fields in northwestern Georgia. The difficult terrain lead to problems with command and control that the south was able to exploit. The battle was won by the Confederate generals but was the first of a series of event that lead to the Army of Tennessee being driven out of Tennessee. The Battle of Chickamauga Introduction The Battle of Chickamauga was fought on two days (19-20) in September, 1863. This battle was the culmination of Major General William Rosecrans' Army of the Cumberland late summer (23 June - 20 September) 1863 campaign to maneuver General Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee out of Tennessee.
Ryan Dunkleberger HIST 1301-10 Professor Robertson The First Inaugural Address “As Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office as the sixteenth President of the United States on March 4, 1861, seven states had seceded from the Union. More threatened to follow and the nation was on the edge of civil war. Lincoln pleaded for peace, the continuation of the Union, and the preservation of the Constitution. This address was an appeal to the nations sense of community, and the idea of all men uniting for the common defense of freedom, which the Constitution stood for.” During a time of unrest in the country and shortly before the civil war, President Lincoln relied on the Constitution in an attempt to draw the people together, but also tried showing them when the Constitution would apply to the States. During his inaugural speech, which was directed more to the people of the South, and was intended to succinctly state Lincoln's intended policies and desires toward that section, where seven states had seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, known as JFK, officially confirmed his intent to run for President on January 2, 1960. He won the Democratic nomination on November 8, 1960; Kennedy defeated Richard Nixon and won the Presidency of the United States. He was sworn into office on January 20, 1961. The most remembered part of his inaugural address was his world famous quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” Kennedy’s presidency was very active and addresses many major issues. Here are some highlights of his more memorable dealings while in office.
His political party was Republican serving only two terms, as he was assassinated on April 15, 1865. Abraham Lincoln is the most influential President in the United States because he put and kept the union from Civil war, enacted the Homestead Act, and crafted the thirteenth amendment, which ended slavery. Sothern leaders began to threaten about leaving the union, because of Republican plan to end slavery. The Civil War began on April 12, 1861, as forces from the
Abraham Lincoln: His Impact On America When you hear the name Abraham Lincoln, what comes to mind? Maybe that he was the sixteenth president of the United States, a very tall man with an awkward face, or just a name you heard about in a history class. Lincoln was more than just those elements, he was a leader in the face of war. His life and leadership became idolized for their greatness. Abraham Lincoln greatly impacted the United States of America through his democratic leadership, commitment to human freedom, crucial role in the Emancipation Proclamation, and efforts to have the North and South reunited.
Woodrow Wilson: “The World Safe For Democracy” In my studies of the great presidents of our country, I have chosen President Woodrow Wilson to study and to do this written project on. I chose Wilson due to his extremely significant presidential term that spanned throughout his two-year term. President Wilson was president during some of the most historically important events that not only took place here in America, but more significantly internationally. The choices and legislation that he made leading up to and throughout the course of World War One forever left a mark on how the executive branch would handle and perceive foreign affairs. Through his decisions and ideology of foreign affairs, a whole new concept and terminology was
In contrast to many other states, Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland had a difficult time deciding which side to join during the Civil War. Why do you think this was so? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Study the map and the table. Then list the states that had both a substantial slave population in 1860 and a large African-American population in 1990.