Was the Civil War a Just War? The Vindication of Clement Vallandigham Clement Vallandigham believed the American Civil War was unjust and as a result he was “tried by court-martial‚ convicted‚ and sentenced to a term in a military prison during the continuance of the war” (234). Vallandigham’s loyalty was not to President Lincoln but to the principles that this country was supposed to stand for. The Declaration of Independence says the government is established by the people in order to protect
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Advancement of Weaponry throughout the Civil War The American Civil War allowed american weaponry to advance from slow and insufficient to fast and useful. The Civil War is often referred to as the first ¨modern¨ war in history‚ and this is characterized by American weaponry. Early weapons used in the Revolutionary War were self muzzle-reloading weapons which were slow and insufficient. While the ¨modern¨ weapons used in the Civil war were Springfield rifle to Colt revolver to 12-pound howitzer
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The United States Constitution not only provides a basic framework of government‚ but also allows for the flexibility to adapt to changes over time. Two basic constitutional principles that allow for the Constitution to be changed are judicial review and the amendment process. These principles have helped the Constitution adapt to the changing times in the United States. Judicial review refers to the power of a court to review the constitutionality of a court case‚ treaty‚ or law. When speaking
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What military technology introduced aided the Union in winning the Civil War? The American Civil War was a war over the secession of the Confederacy. The Confederate States of America were formed after 11 slave states declared their secession due to the election of an Anti-Slavery republican as president. The remaining 25 states formed the Union. Weapons such as the Gatling Gun‚ repeating rifle‚ which gave soldier the ability to fire multiple rounds without reloading‚ railroads and telegraphs
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The Soldiers War Alexander Hamilton once said‚ “When the sword is once drawn‚ the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.” The American Civil War came into being due to these “passions of men”‚ and the average men‚ who went into the war with such gusto‚ got slapped into the harsh reality of war. The Civil War ushered in a new era of fighting‚ with new tactics‚ new weapons‚ and new strategies. However‚ as the first of major changes‚ the transition took time‚ and that time cost the lives
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The American Civil War had an impact on everyone in the country. Women were no exception. Phelps defines Civil War by saying‚ “Civil war exists when two or more opposing parties within a country resort to arms to settle a conflict or when a substantial portion of the population takes up arms against the legitimate government of a country.” Many people today do not realise the effect that women had on this war. Without them‚ the war could have had a very different outcome. Women held an array
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Many outside factors were believed to affect the Civil War’s outcome; everything from clothing‚ weather conditions‚ weapons‚ and food. The factor that most affected the war’s outcome was the food. The North had a great amount and variety of food. The South’s food started off the same way‚ but it quickly deteriorated. The southern soldiers began to pillage farms to find food they wanted or the soldiers would desert and go home while they would have food. These were factors that could have been prevented
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Spaces in 1970s Boston‚” how “During the 1970s feminists in Boston declared their rights to their own bodies by establishing women’s health clinics and domestic violence shelters. In doing so‚ they wrote a modern chapter in the distinguished history about how women have shaped the city. Almost one hundred years earlier‚ in 1877‚ the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union opened on Boylston Street as a center to promote women’s intellectual and economic independence.’ Elite and middle-class women of
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The American Civil War has caused many debates amongst a wide range of historians resulting in many different views being formed on all aspects of the War. The argument whether slavery has been overemphasised is one of great debate. Some historians like Michael F. Holt concur that the slavery issue was nearly the only reason and cause of the American civil war. Others disagree‚ Joel H. Silbey agrees that this is a reason but not the only one other ideas to need to be looked at to the cause of the
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Background to the War After the War of Independence the United States of America was governed by the Articles of Confederation. This provided for a weak central government and strong state governments. However‚ it proved unworkable and a new Constitution was adopted that resulted in a stronger Federal government with powers which included regulating interstate commerce as well as foreign affairs. The different states had varying policies concerning slavery. In some areas of the country where religious
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