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George Meade

Early Life and Education of George Meade George Meade, born on December 31, 1815, spent his early years in a…

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Stonewall Jackson

Early Life and Education of Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson, born Thomas Jonathan Jackson, initiated his life's journey in Clarksburg, Virginia…

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Robert E Lee

Robert E Lee's Early Life and Education Robert Edward Lee was born into a prestigious Virginia family on January 19,…

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Sojourner Truth

Early Life and Enslavement Sojourner Truth was born into a world of enslavement in the late 18th century. Originally named…

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Susan B Anthony

Early Life and Upbringing of Susan B Anthony Susan B Anthony was born on February 15, 1820, in Adams, Massachusetts.…

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Jefferson Davis

Early Life and Education Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808, in Kentucky. Fortunately, for Davis, his family decided…

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Reconstruction Era

The Immediate Aftermath of the Civil War The Civil War culminated in a Union victory in 1865. As the dust…

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Thirteenth Amendment

The Historical Context of the Thirteenth Amendment The mid-19th century was a tumultuous period in American history. The United States,…

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Surrender at Appomattox Court House

The Road to Appomattox In April 1865, the American Civil War was rapidly nearing its end. Consequently, Confederate General Robert…

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Sherman’s March to the Sea

The Genesis of Sherman's March The summer of 1864 marked the beginning of Sherman's March to the Sea. The Union…

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