The Civil War was not the first war where blacks would participate‚ nor would it be the last. Butler’s policy to allow blacks into Union forces‚ opened the opportunity for not only Virginian slaves‚ but other slaves throughout the South‚ to escape their masters. The Union army allowed a form of social elevation for the black race‚ influencing military duties and a form of schooling‚ but most importantly‚ offering certain legal rights that no slave could possess. The use of colored men‚ began with
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an active role in the civil war‚ they have not had a formal system of recognition in terms of pension
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World War I‚ otherwise known as the Great War; a tragedy so big and so dangerous that no other word but “great” can describe it. This particular conflict took place between 1914-1918. Countries sent many troops all over Europe to fight‚ whether it be for the Central Powers or for the Allies. Although‚ America joined late into battle‚ in 1917‚ after much debate and controversy. This war impacted more than just the politics; it also had a major influence on literature and art. These works of literature
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During the late 1800s‚ the Civil War and the period of Reconstruction brought great changes in America. One cause that led to the Civil War was slavery. As a result of Reconstruction‚ there were several changes including segregation and the given rights of African American. The effect of these changes continued into the 20th century. One major social cause that led to the Civil was slavery. The North wanted to abolish slavery‚ but the South opposed to abolishing slavery. The North did not need
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superiority‚ but becomes aware that the can no longer maintain it so they do everything in there power to remain superior for as long as they can before forced to slowly desegregate into the rest of the country Slaves played a fundamental role in the Civil War by helping the Union With the Union’s victory against the confederacy blacks become one step closer to equality. The acceptance of runaway slaves into the union was against the Fugitive Slave law of 1850‚ but Union commanders eventually decided to take
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American-Indian wars were unavoidable due to the greed of white people; therefore‚ this war was the rise of civilization‚ but the fall of equality in current society. During the wars‚ the Indians were at disadvantage mainly because of their numbers‚ and lack of advanced weapons. The whites killed the Indians’ bison‚ which was the Indian’s main source of food and supplies‚ made Indians more dependent. This lead to many Indians was killed by freezing to death. The main causes of the Indian Wars in the late
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Effects of Communism During the Cold War With the growth of the Soviet Union after World War II‚ Communism had spread worldwide mainly in Eastern Europe‚ which was mostly lands occupied by the Soviets‚ and in Southeast Asia. During that time‚ those Asian regions were oppressed by poverty and from the government too because of that. Communism is often a response from these poor lower class or working class people‚ tired of their life like that. They believed that by adopting Communism system of the
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victory of the North in the American Civil War‚ but in the course of the conflict much had been destroyed. The second war aim‚ the abolition of slavery was achieved only partially. Reconstruction The victory over the Confederate States (Southern) had the most productive agricultural region of the country economically ruined and destroyed its rich culture. The legal abolition of slavery also meant no equality of former slaves. Immediately after the war tried legislative powers in the south to prevent
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Frederick Douglass‚ a former slave and well-known abolitionist‚ was eminent for his anti-slavery speeches and writings. Many of his articles laid the groundwork for the Civil War and were directed towards the government and President Abraham Lincoln. Based on one of Douglass’s articles‚ his viewpoints on slavery and the Civil War were fair towards President Lincoln. He believes that government officials aren’t taking action against rebels who are fighting to keep slavery alive. Douglass once said in
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World War 1 had a major impact on the world and everyone in it. There were 4 main problems that could’ve cause WW1. Militarism‚ Alliances‚ Imperialism‚ and Nationalism. The most important one was Militarism. It made people think about the “importance” of their navy/military. By other countries having better navy/military that could cause problems between countries. It could make them jealous of each other‚ and make them want to go to war. Usually‚ Militarism involves a country
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