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    fall - but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing or all the other." The Civil War was inevitable. The issue of slavery was so controversial back in the mid-18th century that neither sides‚ pro-slavery or anti-slavery‚ would have stepped down from their opinions. The only way for the issue to be resolved was war‚ where only one side could win. Although the Civil War had thousands and thousands of casualties‚ it brought on a new era of equality

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    What civil rights movement leader influenced society more? ------------------------------------------------ No matter if you are in school now or were‚ you probably that day off of school you get in January. Right? Did you enjoy it? Was it because of Rosa Parks? No. That is because of Martin Luther King Jr. So‚ who do you think has influenced society more? Is it Rosa Parks‚ or is it Martin Luther King Jr.? I think that Martin Luther King Jr. influenced society more‚ but‚ people may argue that it

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    slavery had a critical role in bringing on the Civil War‚ which took place in the United States from 1861 to 1865. Disagreements on the status of slaves between northern and southern regions‚ the question of whether laws over slavery were determined under federal law or according to state‚ accompanied by contradictions in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were at the heart of the crisis that inevitably led to the American Civil War. In the United States‚ African Americans had been

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    Women During the Civil War

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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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    Civil War Technology Civil war technology was a very important part of the war. It influenced inventors and military inventors to create more weapon and machines to help in the war. New ideas and creations happened in this time‚ it changed the way wars were fought forever and not only wars were affected everyday life was also upgraded. For example railroads and telegraphs were a major part of change in this time. Weapons were a major part of the change of the civil war. Infantry soldiers usually

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    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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    The Civil War was a hard and long fought war with many battles‚ deaths‚ and injuries. In 1861 the Civil War began‚ but not before a series of events that reached the boiling point of both Northerners and Southerners. Three events that inflamed tensions between the North and South included the Compromise of 1850‚ the publishment of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin‚” and the election of 1860. The Civil War lasted about 4 years‚ and that was because the North and South had differing opinions on slavery. The first

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    the “american dream.” A conflict‚ that all american’s commemorate is the Civil War. The Civil War took place during the time 1861-1865 where the United States of America was divided into two nations: the Union and the Confederates. During these harsh times‚ President Lincoln wanted America to be united again and also the Civil War had the most casualties than in any other war our country has fought in. After the long‚ Civil War our country

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    Causes of the Civil War ¨A house divided against itself cannot stand.” These are the words of Abraham Lincoln. He believed that slavery was not right‚ and this was the reason our country went to the Civil War. There were many causes of the Civil War. The primary cause was slavery. Some events with conflicts were the Compromise of 1850‚ Fugitive state law‚ Uncle Tomś cabin‚ and the Election of 1860. All of these events were linked with slavery. One cause of the Civil War was the Compromise of 1850

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    Civil War Source Analysis

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    chosen is “The Early Republic and the American Civil War”. The reason to choose this topic is that it marks one of the greatest events in history of America. Also‚ many primary sources‚ such as newspaper articles and photographs can be easily found on the internet. The first source used is a newspaper article from Civil War times. Newspapers are a great source‚ as they provide an impact of the war on the local people and reflect the historical event as seen by the journalists of that time. The article

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