Although events leading up to the Civil War had been going on for some years‚ the Civil War was not inevitable; the war was the result of extremism and failures in leadership of both the North and the South. A widespread of political‚ social‚ and economic factors was all contributors to the splitting of the North and South. State rights‚ controversy over slavery‚ and differences in economic systems pushed the North and South into a bloody battle. The Civil War started due to the differences between
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America’s Post Civil War Growing Pains History 105: Contemp U.S. History July 23‚ 2013 Professor Lewis There was a period around the time the Civil War ended known as the Post Civil War. This was a time America named Growing Pains. This name was given due to all the troubles and things they went through. There was so much that happened during this time and this is what made this era a known time period. During 1865-1900 post civil war periods‚ two major turning points would be segregation
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Essay The American Civil War was not the first war to be photographed‚ that honour goes to photographer Roger Fenton in 1855 who took pictures of the Crimean war‚ but it was considered the first major conflict to be extensively photographed. Some historians even argue that people know more about the American Civil War than any other war‚ up to World War Two because of the vast amount of photographs taken during this time. Not only did fearless photographers venture onto the war torn battlefields‚
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Causes of the Civil War There were several reasons the Civil War began. The north and the south had completely different views on some very important subjects.The north believed that slavery was not needed‚ but the south had needed slavery in order to harvest the crops. Also‚ new territories were being settled. Lastly‚ Abraham Lincoln was elected president. The areas of the United States had different economies. In the North‚ the economy was based on factories and wages. Everyday people worked
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During the Civil War‚ the North used many social‚ political‚ economic‚ and military tactics in order to win. It is important to note that some of the actions used to help the North bring the United States back together were highly controversial. Most of this controversy surrounded decisions made by President Abraham Lincoln‚ but were completely essential to winning the war while also setting the platform for a reunited country. One great idea that significantly contributed to the North’s victory
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Before the Civil War Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the United States of America In 1960. In 1661 the Civil War began because Fort Sumter is attacked. The people there surrender. Then that’s when it all started. Most people thought that the war would be over by Christmas. The Northerns were quick to join the Union Army. Pro-Union people were generally opposed to slavery and like stronged federal government. From there the War last until 1965.Civil War soldiers went on foot most of the
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Spanish Civil War (193639)‚ military revolt against the Republican government of Spain‚ supported by conservative elements within the country. When an initial military coup failed to win control of the entire country‚ a bloody civil war ensued‚ fought with great ferocity on both sides. The Nationalists‚ as the rebels were called‚ received aid from fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. The Republicans received aid from the Soviet Union‚ as well as from International Brigades‚ composed of volunteers from
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Post-Civil War and Growing Pains Chuck Jones History 105 Dr. Rogers April 26‚ 2013 During the Post-Civil War era (1865-1900) there were several reconstruction periods as well as a widespread Western industrialization occurring. After the war it seemed as if the entire country had to press the “reset” button and literally start afresh. There was a break down in the south after the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves‚ Gen Custard destroyed cities‚ and what seemed to be a booming economy
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During 1851-1865‚ the Civil War took place lasting four years. It was a war among the American people; specifically the southern states against the northern states. The southern states were known as the Confederate States of America and their leader was Jefferson Davis. On the other hand‚ the North had kept the name of the United States of America and was also known as the Union and was led by Abraham Lincoln. Although most people mainly associate the Civil War having to do with slavery‚ there were
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There were many different factors that fueled the starting of the Civil War in the United States. The majority of the country thinks that slavery is the sole reason for the Civil War‚ but there were many other controversies and factors that went on to the beginning of the Civil War. Factors such as literature and different interest groups that were formed also played roles in the starting of the Civil War. Legislation was a crucial factor. There were different compromises and acts established that
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