...George McClellan was born on December 3rd, 1826 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from West Point in 1846 and served in the Mexican War from 1846 to 1848 and then worked on various engineering projects for the army. He resigned from the army in 1857 to become an Illinois Central Railroad official. At the beginning of the Civil War, he became a major general commanding Ohio volunteers and then an army major general. When the Union army was defeated in the First Battle of Bull Run in the summer of 1861, he was given command of the Army of the Potomac. That November he became general in chief of the entire Union army. In the spring of 1862, McClellan advanced against Richmond from the east in the Peninsular Campaign. After McClellan...
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...The 1st Minnesota regiment is my first to write about. I choose this one because the achievement they made with little that they had. The Minnesota regiment has been around in all battles dating back to Bull Run. While Sickles was falling back and Longstreet men were advancing, Hancock order the men of three-hundred- seventy-eight to take on the rebels, some sixteen hundred strong Alabamians. They took this task and held the line, and they lost 224 of their brothers in the process. They fought to win, no matter the price; this is way I choose these heroes.1 The 20th Maine Infantry is like the 1st Minnesota in that they overcame so much when they had nothing. Under the command of Colonel Joshua L Chamberlain, took his men, which half of...
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...Alice Li HIST 1572 Battle Field Analysis: Gettysburg The 20th Maine In the summer of 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued a second call for volunteers . Because so many Maine men responded to the call for volunteers, the state collected the extra men from various regions and collected them to form the 20th Maine, the last of the state’s three-year volunteer infantry regiments. While other Maine units consisted of men from roughly similar areas, the 20th came from all over. At its’ initiation, the infantry had over 1,600 troops . Most were farmers and lumberman before the war and barely a handful of the men had any military experience. But these men had seen hard labor and were familiar with firearms. The commanding officer was Colonel Adelbert Ames, who was a graduate of West Point and recipient of...
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...Abstract On June 25, 1876, the 7th Cavalry Regiment led by LTC George Armstrong Custer, went into the valley of the Little Bighorn. Unknowingly they were walking into the largest number of Indian warriors the world has ever seen. By the end of the day 210 soldiers would lay dead including Custer himself. The Battle of the Little Bighorn has become the most discussed and most popular battle of the Indian wars. It marked the greatest, and last, battle the American Indians would have over the Untied States Army. It was also the most devastating loss the U.S. Army would have in the Westward expansion of the Untied States. The news stunned the nation and led to an endless debate about the facts, strategy and tactics of the battle that continues to the his day. INTRODUCTION The Battle of Little Bighorn also known as Custer’s Last Stand. Took place in June 1876, in the little Bighorn Valley of Southeast Montana. The number of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors that the 7th Cavalry Regiment faced was approximately 4,500. The battle showed how the failure to use the Principals of War, Mass and Synchronization, helped cause the most devasting defeat that the U.S. Army ever received during the Indian Wars. And how the use of Mass and Concentration could affect a conflict. The primary resources used Custer’s Last Stand by Peter Panzeri and Custer’s Last Campaign by John S. Gray. STRATEGIC SETTING The road to war. In the 1860’s Sioux tribes roamed the great...
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...when he ran for president in 1861, it made sense for him to construct his speeches in a way that made him seem non-threatening to the South, but neutral and fair in the eyes of the North. In his inaugural address, even, he made sure the country saw him as neutral. He even went as far to say that the government had “no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with slavery in the States where it exists” (Lincoln). This probably upset the North, considering the only “Northern” state that went Democratic was Missouri, a slave state. The North specifically voted for lincoln thinking his anti-slavery stance for America was enough to think it probable emancipation would happen right away. 18 out of 33 states voted for Lincoln, 5 voted for a 3rd party, and the rest were Democratic. However, those votes for Lincoln may have been misguided as he was not for necessarily freeing all of the slaves and letting them become American citizens. He would have preferred to send them all away to their own colony, separate from their previous owners in a life they did not understand. He would rather have sent them to a new country they did not understand. Lincoln supported the American Colonization Society, a group whose plan was to simply relocate all of the slaves, providing their owners with compensation as they sent them to Liberia. This idea was instituted by James Monroe. It was more favorable than emancipation, and everybody won. Slave owners still received restitution for their property...
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...lackluster performances by troops under his command, Howard’s reputation as an efficient and personally courageous officer would lead to command of an army by the war’s end. Oliver was born in Leeds, Maine. He was educated in north Yarmouth, Maine before graduating Bowdoin College in 1850. Immediately following graduation Oliver received an appointment at West Point. In 1857, after assignments on the East coast, Howard took part in the campaign against the Florida Seminoles. It was here that the previously religious officer underwent a serious conversion to evangelical Christianity. Though he remained in the army, Howard often contemplated entering the ministry. In May of 1861 he was made colonel of the 3rd Maine volunteer infantry. He commanded a brigade at the first battle of bull run, and even after he was driven off the field in a loss he was promoted brigadier general that fall. Oliver continued to be interested in education, he discovered Howard University in 1867, he was also big in the establishment of Lincoln Memorial University. Oliver Otis Howard died in October in 1909 in Burlington, Vermont. Frederick Douglass 1818-1895 Frederick Douglass was an abolitionist who was born into slavery in Talbot County, Maryland around 1818. He became one of the most famous intellectuals of all time, advising presidents and lecturing to thousands on a range of causes, involving women's rights. Growing up at the age of 10 Frederick was sent to live with plantation owners in...
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...were a result of the Battle of Antietam which took place during the Civil War. Some of the major factors that played part in such a high casualty rate in this battle were the artillery pieces used, the terrain and location of the battle, and the two experienced generals on both sides, George B McClellan as the Union commander, and Robert E. Lee as the Confederate commander. The Battle of Antietam featured four different artillery cannons, those cannons were the 1857 model Napoleon, the 3inch ordnance rifle, the 1841 model gun, and lastly the 10 pound parrot rifle. The 1857 model Napoleon cannon fired 12 pound projectiles, and had a ranger of up to 1600 yards. The...
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...our respect towards our Heros and we know that in the End we will once again meet our fallen Heros and loved ones that lost their lives to keep our freedom. Directly west of the Amphitheater is the most sacred and bone chilling terra firma of the Cemetery, this hallowed ground is known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, this is a burial vault that contains the remains of three unidentified members of our Armed Forces, one each coming from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. This burial vault is guarded twenty-four seven, three-hundred sixty-five days a year, no matter the weather condition. This sacred Tomb is guarded by the one and only 3rd U.S. Infantry, this squad of soldiers is the oldest active duty infantry unit in the United States Army, they are also known as the, “Old Guard”, for reasons stated above. The 3rd Infantry is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and the direct escort to the President, they also provide protection to Washington D.C. when they are in time of an uproar and violence. A Sentinel is the name of the person who guards the Tomb, you have to be qualified of many difficult specifications and have to pass a number of strenuous tests. This white marble vault that houses these Unknowns has four flat faced surfaces, on the East panel which is the one that faces Washington D.C. are three greek figures representing Peace, Victory and Valor. On the North and South sides of the Tomb are six marble engraved wreaths, three sculpted on each side, this...
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...Abstract Racism and discrimination plagued this nation for many generations. It halted the progression of one race and exceled the advancement of another. These advancements were for Caucasian leaders whom thrived such as Patton, Custer, and York. The accomplishments of these men should not succumb to diminishment because they in fact earned what they received regardless of skin color. However, they did not face as many hindrances as African-American leaders such as Powell, Flipper, and McKinney. The accomplishments of these men paved the way for future African-Americans to flourish. These men along with the Buffalo Soldiers and Tuskegee Airmen provided heroes for young African-Americans to admire and thrive to be like. Thrive to break barriers, prove wrong unwarranted doubt, and change the perception of a racially entrenched America. They were the beginning, some of the firsts, and they initiated the way for a new way of thinking. They started the healing in a deeply seeded illness. An illness called hate. It is an outstandingly hard illness to cure; however, not one of impossibilities. These valiant African-American leaders set underway a cure for a race, a nation, and a dream. African American Servicemen Contributions to Military History The United States Armed Forces has been one of great failures and great successes. One of its greatest failures was the inability to recognize at the time the contributions made by African-Americans as well...
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...their North American and Latin American beverage businesses. PepsiCo Europe. PepsiCo Asia, Middle East and Africa. PepsiCo’s main competitors in the non-alcoholic beverage industry are the Coca-Cola Company and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc, their main competitor and long time rival is Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola has the larger market share of carbonated soda drinks, however; PepsiCo holds strong with its larger market share in liquid refreshment beverages like Gatorade and Tropicana. PepsiCo also has a leadership position in the snack industry world wide, against other food and beverage competitors such as: ConAgra Foods, Inc., DPSG, Kellogg Company, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., International, Inc., Monster Beverage Corporation, Nestlé S.A., Red Bull GmbH and Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. They also receive competition from regional and local companies in many markets. Although Coke has remained victorious as the world’s number one cola of choice it does not mean it is the...
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...Gold Price Forecast 2010 Predictions and Estimates from Multiple Analysts Goldman Sachs Gold Price Forecast — 2010 - $1,350 per ounce — 2011 - $1425 per ounce time Gold prices drop. — Stagflation 1 2 1 2 3 The Gold price forecast for the year 2010 has been covered by multiple analysts. Here is their consensus: As of December 3rd 2009, Goldman Sachs predicted these average prices: The reasons given for the estimates are as follows: Canaccord Adams Gold Estimation Bank of Nova Scotia Gold Analysis — Double-dipped recession Prediction of rising inflation — Near term outlook is $1,300 per ounce Natixis Price Per Ounce Prediction December 3rd 2009 brought about these guesses from Canaccord Adams: The reasons they feel the price of Gold will trade at these values are: Global stimulus packages are devaluing currency Gold becoming a popular way to both hedge and invest — Inflation or deflation — Dollar or bond crisis Low interest rates in 2010, expected near zero, will provide support for Gold. The price of Gold has a gamut of forecast ranges for 2010. A compilation of the predictions and estimates are listed below. On November 25th 2009, Natixis revealed their estimate on Gold prices in 2010 to be $950 per ounce. 2009 they released a range from $850 to $1,400 as the possible price per ounce the following year. economical woes. These are some of the caveats they see possibly coming: On one hand they felt that developing nations might prefer to invest in Gold as opposed to currency...
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...Andrew Johnson found out he had agents spying on him. Baker confessed to it, but pleaded that it was all because Edwin M. Stanton instructed him to. Over the next year Lafayette writes and publishes his book History of the Secret Service. His book tells tales of his many adventures and the capturing of John Wilkes Booth and his conspirators. He even included information about John Wilkes Booth's diary in it. Baker was called before Congress and asked about Booth's diary. The diary was forcibly taken from the War Department. When they got their hands on the diary eighteen of the pages were missing. Baker claimed that someone "cut out eighteen leaves". After his meeting with Congress Baker was convinced that someone was after him. On July 3rd 1868, Lafayette Baker was found dead in his home. Officially it was announced that he dies of meningitis, but there are many conspiracy theories that disagree. In The Lincoln Conspiracy, the authors claim Lafayette was murdered, poisoned to be exact. by Walter Pollack, his brother-in-law, a detective at the War...
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...BNP (Banque Nationale de Paris) On March 7, 1848 by the French Provisional Government founded the Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris (CEP) in response to the financial shock caused by the revolution of February 1848. The upheaval destroyed the old credit system, which was already struggling to provide sufficient capital to meet the demands of the railway boom and the resulting growth of industry. The CEP grew steadily in France and overseas, although in 1889 there was a crisis in which it was temporarily placed in receivership. Separately on April 18, 1932 the French Government replaced Banque nationale de crédit (BNC) which failed as a result of the 1930s recession with the new bank Banque nationale pour le commerce et l'industrie (BNCI). The former banks headquarter and staff were used to create BNCI with fresh capital of 100 millions francs. The bank initially grew rapidly through absorbing a number a regional banks that got into financial trouble. After the Second World War it continued to grow steadily. It grew its retail business in France and its commercial business overseas in the French colonial empire. After the end of the Second World War, the French State decided to "put banks and credit to work for national reconstruction". René Pleven, then Minister of Finance, launched a massive reorganization of the banking industry. A law passed on 2 December 1945 and which went into effect on the 1 January 1946 Nationalized the four leading French retail banks: Banque nationale...
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...Euripides’ Medea A. The author, Euripides a. Considered the liveliest, funniest, and most provocative of the three great Athenian tragedians whose works survive. b. Controversial for his time because of the use of colloquial language and depictions of unheroic heroes, promiscuous women and cruel, violent gods. c. Specialized in unexpected plot twists and new approaches to his mythological material. d. Use traditional myths but shifted the attention away from the hero’s deeds towards their moral and psychological weaknesses. Seen as a cynical realist about human nature; h showed people are they are. B. The Work e. Concentration on the domestic troubles in Corinth rather than a heroic quest. Jason is presented in an unheroic light because he struggles to gather up any calculated and rhetorical arguments to justify his actions towards Medea. f. Medea is categorized as a woman in a man-dominated world, a foreigner and smart person surrounded by a bunch of fools. --- seen as a symbol of feminine revolt. g. Never portrays herself as the “victim”, even as she expresses her devastation from Jason’s actions h. Explores the examination of family life, cheating, failed sexual relationships, and how it feels to be a demoralized member of society. C. Prologue/ Parados (entrance song sung by the chorus after they enter, that accompanies the prologue) The play begins with the desire to undo the beginning. (Medea’s revenge...
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...The (un)Official United States History Cram Packet This is not intended as a substitute for regular study ……. But it is a powerful tool for review. 1494: Treaty of Tordesillas – divides world between Portugal and Spain 1497: John Cabot lands in North America. 1513: Ponce de Leon claims Florida for Spain. 1524: Verrazano explores North American Coast. 1539-1542: Hernando de Soto explores the Mississippi River Valley. 1540-1542: Coronado explores what will be the Southwestern United States. 1565: Spanish found the city of St. Augustine in Florida. 1579: Sir Francis Drake explores the coast of California. 1584 – 1587: Roanoke – the lost colony 1607: British establish Jamestown Colony – bad land, malaria, rich men, no gold - Headright System – land for population – people spread out 1608: French establish colony at Quebec. 1609: United Provinces establish claims in North America. 1614: Tobacco cultivation introduced in Virginia. – by Rolfe 1619: First African slaves brought to British America. 15. Virginia begins representative assembly – House of Burgesses 1620: Plymouth Colony is founded. - Mayflower Compact signed – agreed rule by majority • 1624 – New York founded by Dutch 1629: Mass. Bay founded – “City Upon a Hill” - Gov. Winthrop - Bi-cameral legislature, schools 1630: The Puritan Migration 1632: Maryland – for profit – proprietorship 1634 – Roger Williams banished from Mass. Bay Colony 1635:...
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