Examples Suppose you are taking a course on 19th-century America‚ and the instructor hands out the following essay assignment: Compare and contrast the reasons why the North and South fought the Civil War. You turn on the computer and type out the following: The North and South fought the Civil War for many reasons‚ some of which were the same and some different. This weak thesis restates the question without providing any additional information. You will expand on this new information in the
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The period of Reconstruction began immediately after the Civil War and ended in 1877. This era is known for the advancements made in favor of racial equality. These improvements included the fourteenth amendment‚ "this law guaranteed that federal and state laws would apply equally and unequivocally to both African Americans and whites" (civil-war.ws)‚ and the fifteenth amendment‚ which granted freedmen to vote. With the end of Reconstruction in 1877‚ the Republican Party lost control of the southern
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Civil War Battles summary: The Civil War consisted of nearly 10‚500 battles‚ engagements‚ and other military actions including nearly 50 major battles and about 100 others that had major significance. The remainder were skirmishes‚ reconnaissance‚ naval engagements‚ sieges‚ bombardments‚ etc. The engagements were fought in 23 different states and resulted in a total of over 650‚000 casualties. The battles are divided amongst designated theaters including the Easter Theater‚ Western Theater‚ Trans-Mississippi
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Military theory spans centuries of conflict all across the world. As such‚ military theorists have written in a variety of military climates‚ varying from the absence of gun powder to the presence of nuclear weapons. However‚ some military theories are transcendent. Some elements of Sun Tzu and Clausewitz are eternally wise. While their similarities may become universal truths‚ their differences are equally worthy of study because‚ it is in the differences where choices are made. Sun Tzu and Clausewitz
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Who Won the Civil War? The American Civil War was one of the most significant and controversial periods in American history‚ in where Americans killed each other and still‚ some of the past arguments on state’s rights are still argued today. Many people in today’s world would tell you that the union won the war‚ but the question should be from an economic and political view. Who was the true victor of the American Civil War? Even from a political stand point with the history we know the union
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nations‚ the United States of America and the newly formed Confederate States of America‚ prepared for war. The Civil War began due to a structural failure of the Constitution which caused for several differences to form between the North and South‚ eventually leading to the South’s secession from the Union. The roots of the Civil War planted themselves far before the secession of the South from the Union. In 1787‚ during the writing of the Constitution‚ Roger Sherman proposed a compromise known
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importance of the Shenandoah Valley to the Union and Confederacy’s war effort during the Civil War. The Shenandoah Valley was so significant to the Union and Confederacy’s strategic position‚ logistical support on the Homefront and frontlines‚ and psychological/moral stability for the troops‚ it is the reason why the valley is home to some of the war’s key campaigns. This paper will discuss the Shenandoah Valley’s location‚ military importance‚ logistic relevance‚ and battles waged for its control
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The War Between the States was complex. If you wish to understand the events‚ you should refer to a textbook. Music of the time‚ however‚ helps us delve into people’s thoughts and opinions on the war‚ slavery‚ and many other important issues in our country’s history. Prior to the civil war‚ American music followed its European roots. During the civil war‚ American music began to develop in its own way‚ largely influenced by the music of the African-Americans. The war produced many well-known
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1861‚ the year when brother fought brother and American blood was shed on American soil for the first time. The main cause of the American Civil War is a controversial issue that continues to be the topic of much debate. Nevertheless‚ it is apparent that the Mexican-American War had a great deal to do with it. It is not however‚ the only factor that contributed to the Civil War. The Mexican-American War only heightened issues that were already present‚ such as slavery. Similarly‚ the road to the
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THE DIFFERENCES IN THE ECONOMY AFTER THE CIVIL WAR 3 The Differences In The Economy‚ In The North And South‚ After The Civil War. Not only was the Civil War one of the worst wars America ever fought in‚ but it also changed many things in America. It abolished slavery‚ it broke the hold of the wealthy Southern plantation owners‚ and it also changed the economy. Before the war‚ the North and the South had moderate economies‚ but even before the figthing was over
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