The Civil War was one of the most important events that occurred in America. It shaped America to what it is today. Tension rising thing after thing and was one of the most debatable and deadly events in history. Without the Civil War‚ there would still be slavery and other horrible acts. Though it may be said that the War happened all because of one event‚ which is not true. There are several factors that led to the War‚ and it was not just one occasion. The biggest cause that led to the Civil War
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Effects of the Spanish Civil War From 1936 and 1939‚ the Spanish Civil War had taken place. As a consequence‚ about 500‚000 people died‚ and the Nationalist had taken power with Francisco Franco as the new Spanish leader. The 17th of July of 1936‚ war had erupted in Spain rising tensions between the Republicans and the Nationalists‚ leading to military conflicts through out Spanish territory. Consequently‚ foreign aid had been provided to both sides‚ including countries such as Germany‚ and the
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The Civil War was a war between the North and the South and who should get this big plot of land in the middle. The North thought that they should get the land because it was above the imaginary line which was called the ¨36‚30¨ line. However‚ the South wanted it because they wanted to expand slavery in the U.S. That was one of the reasons why it caused the Civil War. In addition‚ there was many people that fought to end slavery people such as Dred Scott‚ John Brown‚ and many others. There are many
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To begin with‚ just before the civil war‚ freedom was defined as a prisoner in my opinion meaning you can’t do anything or say anything‚ everything revolves around your owner. Before the civil war didn’t anyone have the freedom to do what they pleased‚ or say what they want to say instead they were controlled. The goals they wanted to achieve was a free nation‚ a harbor for slavery‚ or a reunited country. After the civil war most of their goals were accomplished. Freedom‚ now has a meaning that means
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southern states left the Union so Texas decided to secede. A month after Texas left the Civil War began. Why did Texans fight in the Civil War? They fought because they loved their state‚ they wanted to preserve slavery and they fought for their state rights. Texans fought in the Civil War because of their love for Texas. “Tell Lissy not to talk to me about marrying up her‚ for if I ever marry it will be in Texas‚ I think.” (Document
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The American Civil War almost tore early America and its population apart. Still today people debate weather slavery was the primary cause for the war. In this paper I will explain why I believe slavery was not the primary cause of the American Civil War. Also I will point out many other factors that may have played a bigger role in the cause of the Civil War. Southern states believed STRONGLY in states’ rights. States’ rights are the belief that one should be loyal to their state instead of the
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Women During the Civil War " I want something to do ’ Write a book‚’ Qouth the author of my being. Don’t know enough‚ sir. First live‚ then write.’ Try teaching again‚’ suggested my mother. No thank you‚ ma’am‚ ten years of that is enough.’ Take a husband like my Darby‚ and fulfill your mission‚’ said sister Joan. Can’t afford expensive luxuries‚ Mrs. Coobiddy.’ Go nurse the soldiers‚’ said my young brother‚ Tom. I will!’ (Harper 14)." This is a dialog of Louisa May Alcott with her relatives
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ABC’S OF THE CIVIL WAR Emily Riccio Pr. 6 LITTLE INTRO The Civil war occurred from 1861- 1865. Before the war‚ the south was concerned that since Abraham Lincoln became president they thought he will abolish slavery. Southern states decided to succeed from the union which was unconstitutional and against the law. The start of the war was fought at Fort Sumter where the south invaded this Union fort to stop supplies from getting to it. It was the first confederate win. In the end the war was a Union
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The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history‚ having more American casualties than both World Wars‚ the Vietnam war‚ the Korean war‚ and the Revolutionary War. Initially‚ the North was expected to completely destroy the South and win in one fell swoop. After the first battles‚ however‚ it was soon revealed to both sides that this war would not be won by just a few victories. From the first battle at Fort Sumter‚ to the turning point of the war at Gettysburg‚ or the deadliest battle of
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Everyone knows about president Lincoln and the emancipation proclamation. How the north won the civil war and slavery was abolished. It is a nice thought. But it was not that easy. After the civil war slaves across the United States were granted their freedom. Being granted freedom and being free were two different things‚ many slaves would learn this the hard way. Freedmen and women were now on their own and had to face many obstacles. The biggest being racism. This battle for equality would last
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