US Civil War

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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Battle of Gettysburg

The Prelude to the Battle of Gettysburg The weeks leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg were marked by military…

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Emancipation Proclamation

The Genesis of the Emancipation Proclamation The roots of the Emancipation Proclamation are embedded deep in the American Civil War's…

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Battle of Antietam

The Context of the Battle The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, took place within the…

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Battle of Fort Sumter

The Events Leading up to the Battle of Fort Sumter To appreciate the significance of the Battle of Fort Sumter,…

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States Rights

The Assertion of States Rights in American Federalism The underpinning of States Rights in American Federalism stems from a simple…

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Abolitionist Movement

Origins of the Abolitionist Movement The Abolitionist Movement began to emerge around the late 18th century. Initially, it was in…

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American Civil War

Introduction If there's a pivotal, seismic moment in American history that reshaped the nation, it is the American Civil War.…

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Winfield Scott

Early Life and Military Career of Winfield Scott Winfield Scott was born on June 13, 1786, in Dinwiddie County, Virginia,…

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Compromise of 1850

The Underlying Causes of the Compromise of 1850 The Compromise of 1850, a group of Congressional statutes, was born out…

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