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    time the north did not want slavery in their country so the started the civil war. During the civil war‚ many acts were made like the Kansas-Nebraska act. The civil war ended with almost one fifth of the soldiers dying and many were wounded. Why did Texans fight? Texans fought in the Civil War because they had a immense love for Texas‚ wanted state rights‚ and most importantly to preserve slavery. Texans fought in the Civil because of their love for Texas. “Tell him not to enlist till just before

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    The bloodiest time in history for America was during The American Civil War; a time when Americans fought against themselves for their own rights in which they believed they were entitled to. To many it would be considered shocking and absurd to say the Civil War was something that could have avoided – and they’re right. The Civil War was an unavoidable and ultimately inevitable conflict that was essential to the evolution of our nation. The differences between the North and the South‚ economically

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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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    since the ending of the Civil War on May 9‚ 1865. Its involvement in history has led to many important historical events such as the Civil Rights Movement. Where slavery is most discussed‚ however‚ is its importance and impact on the Civil War as well as the events leading up to it. Many historians argue that this is the most important factor to the war and the only reason that the war began. There are‚ however‚ many other issues that had their impact on the start of the war that were just as important

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    “Two Wars: Times of Destruction” The Civil War and World War I were both two very important battles in American history. They formed a lot of our military technology and weaponry during these times. If it were not for these wars and how people and states reacted‚ we would not be where we are today. There were a variety of weapons in the Civil War. These weapons ranged from knives to swords and even an astonishing amount of firearms‚ such as pistols‚ and repeating weapons (Bilby). Cannons

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    caused the English Civil War? The English Civil War took place from 1641 to 1651‚ and involved a series of conflicts between the parliamentarians lead by Oliver Cromwell‚ and the royalists. The causes of the English Civil War covered a number of years. The reign of Charles I had seen a marked deterioration in the relationship between Crown and Parliament. This breakdown may well have occurred as early as 1625. There were both short term and long term causes for the civil war‚ which included; the

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    conflicts in the Civil War and was the worst decision of mankind. Slavery impacted all of our policies‚ laws‚ and societal norms by showing us that most of the population of southern people had plantations back in the 1860s and later on. The civil war was fought for states rights and for slavery‚ either keeping it which the southerners wanted or completely getting rid of it which the northerners wanted all along. Abolitionists fought to end slavery. In the decades before the Civil War‚ anti-slavery

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    held one position no longer hold the same position. The Civil war showed this in an amazing way‚ completely chopping off the bottom tier of the tower where the slaves use to rest. For this reason‚ I think the Civil War was a revolution‚ but it did not last long. Even though the slaves had removed themselves from slavery and are now free there are many setbacks they faced and do face even today. Have they really escaped? The Civil War is a war that boke out between the North and South over slavery

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    Women in the American Civil War: A Glance into Role Evolution and War Participation Gender equality for women has become a prominent issue in American society in recent years but is not a new idea. The concept and struggle for equality‚ both of race and gender‚ go back to early periods of American history‚ many of which are characterized by struggle and development. A common example of this is the Civil War time period in America’s history. With many complex and intricate struggles as well as demands

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    Harvard Outline Title: The Battle of Antietam and Resorting to the Emancipation Proclamation I. The significant major events or actions taken place by the Union at the start of the Civil War were the Blockades‚ The Battle of Antietam‚ and the Emancipation Proclamation. A. Concentrating on the south’s principle ports. 1. The North held blockades on the South’s ports and coastal routes. a. It would Holt any economic growth that the South received through trade and commerce such as

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