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    The Federal government had more power than the state government because the United States Constitution decided to give the federal government more power. States government did not work because the articles of confederation failed to establish power. Federalists were supportive of a a federal government where the constitution should imply powers and the government should have the power make laws. The anti-federalist wanted the states to have all the states to have power and to have each state to have

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    Dyke 2 Women in the Civil War Name Class Professor Date Women in the Civil War The role of women in the Civil War was multifaceted and diverse on both sides of the battle lines. For whatever reason women decided to enlist in the army‚ they faced more hurdles than their male counterparts‚ and for this reason‚ remain significant.[footnoteRef:1] During the Civil War‚ there were specific roles tailored for and occupied by women‚ such as the role of ““vivandieres” or Daughters

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    fear itself.” Roosevelt implemented his New Deal plan to assuage Americans 
from the plight of the Depression. His administration was very effective during the dark years of the Depression. The new programs and acts helped strengthen the role of the federal government. Roosevelt came into office with huge challenges to face. When elected into office‚ the unemployment rate was at about 12‚000‚000. (Doc. J) As soon as he was elected into office‚ Roosevelt ordered Congress to start implementing his

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    The Civil War was one of the greatest wars fought in history. It began with deep conflict between the North and South and the secession of the southern states. They primarily had different ideas on slavery‚ trade‚ and states which started the war. Some main causes were the Missouri Compromise‚ the Dred Scott decision‚ the Abolitionist movement‚ and Uncle Tom’s cabin. The Civil War officially started on April 12‚ 1861 when Confederate forces bombarded the Union controlled Fort Sumter in Charleston

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    The Civil War affected many lives; not only during those years but in future years to come. The war directly affected not only men‚ but women as well by laying the groundwork for a powerful movement demanding equal rights. By examining women’s roles during the Civil War one can conclude that by women defying “proper roles” and by ratifying the Fifteenth Amendment propelled the women’s suffrage movement into legal documents that can be freely exercised. Women abolitionists vying for the end of slavery

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    When you think of the Civil War‚ what do you think of? Unionists‚ Confederates‚ slave owners? Do you think of African Americans? Probably not. Just like the Revolutionary War‚ African Americans played an immense role in the entire war‚ yet many people don’t recognize them for that accomplishment. They were nurses‚ spies‚ cooks‚ soldiers‚ laborers‚ and heroes. African Americans were faced with mass racial prejudice‚ even from the abolitionist north‚ yet they chose to fight in order to abolish slavery

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    Katelin Foster 9/30/12 Period 5 US History The Civil War The Civil War was a fight between the Southern states and the Northern states. It began in 1861 and ended in 1865. The northerners referred to this war as the war to preserve the Union because that became the main goal of the Civil War. Slavery was one of the causes of the war‚ but in the end Lincoln’s goal became preserving the union. When Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin in 1783‚ cotton then became very profitable. Many farmers

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    February‚ 1861 I believe these are confusing times in our history. My family lives in the south and we have a farm where we raise cotton and other crops that we sell to other families and businesses. This is how my family makes a living‚ off the land. Lately‚ I have been hearing a lot about the issues that our country is dealing with and have decided to write down my thoughts. Late last year‚ 1860‚ Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. In February of this year‚ 1861‚ The

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    The Civil War affected the majority of people living in the battling states. Men‚ determined to fight for their home front‚ left their families with little hesitation. The Civil War not only marked a significant time in history‚ but it also marked a shift in the roles of women. Women had been forced to live amongst the restrictions placed on them because of their gender. They weren’t offered the same opportunities‚ rights‚ or jobs as men. The Civil War was one of the stepping stones that started

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    Women in the Homefront Women had many roles in the Civil War. One of their main roles was at the home front. The North and the South had very different approaches given the financial differences. In the North women organized many Ladies Aid Societies. In these societies women would bake‚ can‚ and plant food that they would then send to the troops. They also made uniforms‚ blankets‚ pillows‚ socks‚ and gloves for the soldiers. Other than making food and clothes for the soldiers they raised money

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