...civil war within their independent nation. The Civil War resulted in a plethora of casualties of American citizens who fought relentlessly for their side’s cause. The Battle of Antietam was part of the bountiful amount of battles and is the bloodiest single-day war in American history. The Battle of Antietam resulted in a victory which gave President Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation of Proclamation that formally declared, in addition to preserving the Union, that slavery would be eliminated. The Battle of Antietam was fought courageously and vigorously by Union and Confederate soldiers on September 17, 1862. It was the first major battle of the Civil War to be fought on Union soil; the battle took place near Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The commander of the Union forces was George B. McClellan and the commander of the Confederate soldiers was Robert E. Lee. The Union initiated...
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...Susi Graves History 1010 17, November 2012 Deadliest Day in American History: Battle of Antietam The Battle of Antietam is considered the turning point of the Civil War. In August, 1862, the Union Army of Virginia lost the Battle of Second Manassas under the command of Major General John Pope to the Army of Northern Virginia commanded by General Robert E. Lee. This lose left the Union army disorganized and dispirited, forcing President Lincoln to appoint a new leader of the Union army, Major General George McClellan. No other day in the history of our nation has been as brutal, bloody, or deadly as what happened on September 17, 1862. After the Confederate army won the Battle of Second Manassas, Lee needed to plan his next move. Lee wanted to move his soldiers to an area that would help take the pressure off of the Shenandoah Valley. Lee was convinced by making this move he would get the support from Europe if he could win a battle on Northern soil. Lee thought the Union army would take some time to reorganize, so he decided to divide his army. Lee would use these divisions to capture certain areas. He would use Lieutenant General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson to achieve these wins. Lee would send Jackson to Harper’s Ferry, were the Union garrison would end up surrendering. Meanwhile, Lee sent Lt. General James Longstreet to Sharpsburg. While entering Frederick, two Union soldiers of the 27th Indiana Regiment found papers wrapped around three cigars in a field on the...
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...Jasmine Jackson English 101 Spring 2013 Photographs: Truth Compared to What? I always loved the saying that a picture can convey a thousand words, but really a picture can conjure a thousand perspectives depending on the viewer. There are many factors in differentiating what is real in a photograph, or what is spurious. The only common ground that can’t be argued is that the picture exists. Philip Gefter, a picture editor for the New York Times, and author of essay Photographic Icons: Fact, Fiction, or Metaphor states that “ a photographic image might look like actual reality, but graduations of truth are measured in the circumstances that led up to the moment the picture was taken”(#208 ). This reinforces my notion that a photograph is as true as the observer perceiving the image. Whether a picture is spontaneously captured or posed is not pertinent. However photographs of starlets, and celebrities that have been digitally altered, airbrushed, photo-shopped, is completely deceptive. This can be defined using my own term as pseudo-photos. Furthermore the purpose, depth, and essence of a photo is the most important aspect, and these factors can assist in defining the validity of an image. One historical photo of a black woman named Rosa Parks is one with absolute purpose. Parks was instrumental in the civil rights movement for declining to give her seat up to a white male passenger on a city bus in 1955 in Montgomery...
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...Paper 1 Essay After four years of bloodshed and many deaths, it was finally worth it. On December 6th, 1865, slavery had ended. The 13th amendment, which was ratified by Congress, had abolished slavery in the U.S. Many steps were taken in order to achieve this goal, such as the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. Abraham Lincoln worked hard to ban slavery and managed to do it. Abraham Lincoln deserves all the amount of credit for abolishing slavery. In 1861, the Civil War had started to abolish slavery. Lincoln saw that the North and the South were fighting and did not want that. He wanted to save the Union, but if he abolished slavery in one step, it would be much more...
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...There have been many important and exciting events to have happened in the United States history. All of these have played an important role in the creation and future of our country. In this essay, I will be writing about Abraham Lincoln whose main goal during his presidency was to end slavery. I will also be writing about the civil war which played an important role with him during his presidency as well. The American Civil War, which was also known as the War Between the States, was one of the deadliest and bloodiest wars in United States history. It was fought between the northern and southern states of the US. The War started in 1861 when the slave states of the south founded the Confederate States of America under United States President Jefferson Davis. The northern states which were under United States President Abraham Lincoln, were against slavery. The Civil War was fought mainly...
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...Corinne Roels November 6, 2009 English 105 9:40 Zillmer Essay 3 Final Draft A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Documenting the Civil War through Pictures The American Civil War of 1861 is one of the most revolutionary events that the United States has experienced in its young history. The eleven states of the south declared their secession from the United States in response to Abraham Lincoln’s campaign against the expansion of slavery into the northern states where the importation of slaves was considered illegal. Confederate forces instigated war against the north by attacking a United States military installation at Fort Sumter, South Carolina in retaliation to the law against the importation of slaves. Considered the deadliest war in American history, 620,000 soldiers were left dead among a plethora of undocumented civilian casualties. There to document the casualties of war was Mathew Brady, a name basically synonymous with Civil War photography, and his well-known accomplices Timothy O’Sullivan, Alexander Gardner, and Egbert Guy Fox (Wert). Altogether, these photographers can be accredited with documenting the entire war from beginning to end. Their collection of photographs comprises the majority of the overall for contributing to the majority of our collection of photographs from the Civil War, as well as the majority of the known photographs of the war (Trachtenberg). Some of the earliest forms of photography appeared in the 1830s, just a handful...
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...April 10, 2014 American History Final Essay Throughout American history, democracy has been an ever changing system of government; however it is far from perfect. It is constantly shaped by wealth and people of higher power. This played a significant role throughout the early 1800s in limiting the power of African Americans and people of lower socioeconomic statuses. These issues began to rise between the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy from the start of the American Revolution through the Civil War. During this time period, a vast number of changes were implemented into the system of democracy, many of which still remain active today. Democracy created a variety of conflicts between the “Whigs” and the Democrats during the mid-1830s. These battles were fueled by their different beliefs regarding the economic issues of policy, political leaders and different class powers. “Like the Federalist of the 1790s, the Whigs wanted a political world dominated by men of ability and wealth” (Henretta 313). The majority of Whigs were yeomen whites who did not support the power of democrats who were mainly planters (313). These planters were driven by the sole purpose to acquire property and combine man labor with the world’s resources, they did this through slavery. These men believed they possessed the right to replace government if they felt it could not properly protect them and their property (Farless lecture). Most southern planters began to blame their short-comings on...
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...April 10, 2014 American History Final Essay Throughout American history, democracy has been an ever changing system of government; however it is far from perfect. It is constantly shaped by wealth and people of higher power. This played a significant role throughout the early 1800s in limiting the power of African Americans and people of lower socioeconomic statuses. These issues began to rise between the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian democracy from the start of the American Revolution through the Civil War. During this time period, a vast number of changes were implemented into the system of democracy, many of which still remain active today. Democracy created a variety of conflicts between the “Whigs” and the Democrats during the mid-1830s. These battles were fueled by their different beliefs regarding the economic issues of policy, political leaders and different class powers. “Like the Federalist of the 1790s, the Whigs wanted a political world dominated by men of ability and wealth” (Henretta 313). The majority of Whigs were yeomen whites who did not support the power of democrats who were mainly planters (313). These planters were driven by the sole purpose to acquire property and combine man labor with the world’s resources, they did this through slavery. These men believed they possessed the right to replace government if they felt it could not properly protect them and their property (Farless lecture). Most southern planters began to blame their short-comings on...
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...Take A Stand: War Samuel A. Olivas Grand Canyon University: CWV-301 June 13, 2015 Where would America be if brave men and women didn’t sacrifice themselves in the greatest wars known to date? This is a huge question a lot of people do not ask themselves. A debate resides today whether war is right or wrong. I take my stand for war. Freedom seems to have lost its importance among the citizens of the United States. Many individuals or groups look at war and only see death, but its what they don’t see that makes the biggest impact and that’s the purpose. A man or woman who has served their country gets ready for battle not for their family, but for the cause. The purpose of this paper is written to inform about major wars taken place in the bible, history, and currently. Firstly, I will explain how War in the bible relates to war in the past. Secondly, I will explain the history of two wars and their significance. Lastly, I will explain the war we currently are in and why it’s crucial that we never give up. A man just laid down his life for you, would you for someone else? WAR: THE BIBLE The Bible has many wars through the Old Testament; we must take a closer look at Egypt vs. Israel. In Egypt Pharaoh had the people of Israel under his control. The Israelites were beaten, whipped, and killed. They were put to work on the Egyptian city. This bondage was held for years until a man named Moses stepped in for God. Moses states in Exodus 5:1, “ let his people go”. In Egypt...
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...women during meetings and resisted military service. They believed that religious authority was found within each one’s soul and the clergy was unnecessary. Also, the Indians were in charged of the land. B: During the Great Awakening, there was a more emphasis on human sinfulness. Edwards called that God is angry with anyone who has committed sin and will suffer. However, they can be saved if they express penitence. B: The younger nation was less devoted to religious faith and was more interested in success. In order the Puritan church to remain strong, the covenant offered to those who claimed limited religious commitment. They could take part in church services without fully declaring their total beliefs in Christ. B: Pain argued in his essay that the colonies should become independent from Britain. He argued it was common sense to break away from Britain whose government was corrupt. Also, he said it did not make sense that a large continent rule a small country. A: Spain received West and East of Florida from Britain. Britain recognized independence for America and rights to the Mississippi River were given to the US. Also, US given the right to fish off of Canada. D: Purpose of the convention was to determine how to restore the poor relationship with Britain, who just passed the Coercive Acts. They created the Association, which called for boycott of British goods and were not calling for independence. They desired to repeal the offensive legislation which posed a threat to...
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...the “Organized competitive activity between participants that requires some combination of skill and physical prowess.”1 Though, something more complex and unusual also comes with activity of this nature, and this is the ability to forget the destitution and difficulty of everyday life and the capability to be on a level playing field with many people that believe the same way, no matter what socio-economic class they represent. One sport in particular has transcended all other games, has continually been a psychological shelter from pain and hardships of life, and also a cultural rocket breaking through the social barriers in the American society. That sport is simply the most beloved American game of all, baseball. The purpose of this essay is to critically explore a myriad of aspects of life that have been changed due to sports, all the while concentrating on baseball as the main focal point. Further, this work will continually pose the question of how it is conceivable that a single and simple sport could greatly impact a country the way baseball has the United States. At the time of the first foreign inhabitants of North America, life was more difficult than someone of the twenty-first century could have imagined. The hardships were endured by every colonist nearly twenty-four hours a day, with little to relieve their minds of the complexities of early American life. Nonetheless, there was at least one aspect of life that offered them the ability to escape the perennial...
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...U.S. History and Constitution HIS120 Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) At the end of the course, students will be able to: SLO1. Describe the cultural, geographic and climatic influences on Native American societies. SLO2. Compare and contrast religious, social and cultural differences among the major European settlers. SLO3. Describe the events that helped create American nationalism and lead to the American Revolution. SLO4. Explain the Constitutional Convention, the Articles of Confederation, and the emergence of a democratic nation. SLO5. Explain the U.S. Constitution as it related to the separation of powers, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, and the major principles of democracy. SLO6. Evaluate the Jeffersonian dream of expansion and its effect on Native Americans SLO7. Describe Jacksonian democracy and the creation of a two party system SLO8. Explain slavery and associated issues that led to the Civil War and its aftermath. Module Titles Module 1—Early American exploration and colonization (SLO1) Module 2—British colonies (SLO2) Module 3—Road to the Revolution and the American Revolution (SLO3) Module 4—Early Republic (SLO4 and SLO5) Module 5—Jacksonian America (SLO 6 and SLO7) Module 6—Road to the Civil War (SLO8) Module 7—Civil War (SLO8) Module 8—Shaping American history: Signature Assignment (all SLOs) Module 1 Early Exploration and Contact with Native Americans Welcome to HIS 120: U.S....
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...AS LEVEL Specification HISTORY A H105 For first assessment in 2016 ocr.org.uk/alevelhistorya We will inform centres about any changes to the specification. We will also publish changes on our website. The latest version of our specification will always be the one on our website (ocr.org.uk) and this may differ from printed versions. Copyright © 2014 OCR. All rights reserved. Copyright OCR retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, registered centres for OCR are permitted to copy material from this specification booklet for their own internal use. Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England. Registered company number 3484466. Registered office: Hills Road 1 Cambridge CB1 2EU. OCR is an exempt charity. Contents Introducing… AS Level History A (from September 2015) Teaching and learning resources iv Why choose an OCR AS Level in History A? 1 1a. Why choose an OCR qualification? 1 1b. Why choose an OCR AS Level in History A? 2 1c. What are the key features of this specification? 3 1d. 2 iii Professional Development 1 ii How do I find out more information? 3 4 2a. Overview of AS Level in History A (H105) 4 2b. Content of AS Level in History A (H105) 5 2c. Content of unit group 1: British period study and enquiry (Units Y131 to Y143) 8 2c. ...
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...Proceeding for the School of Visual Arts Eighteenth Annual National Conference on Liberal Arts and the Education of Artists: Art and Story CONTENTS SECTION ONE: Marcel’s Studio Visit with Elstir……………………………………………………….. David Carrier SECTION TWO: Film and Video Narrative Brief Narrative on Film-The Case of John Updike……………………………………. Thomas P. Adler With a Pen of Light …………………………………………………………………… Michael Fink Media and the Message: Does Media Shape or Serve the Story: Visual Storytelling and New Media ……………………………………………………. June Bisantz Evans Visual Literacy: The Language of Cultural Signifiers…………………………………. Tammy Knipp SECTION THREE: Narrative and Fine Art Beyond Illustration: Visual Narrative Strategies in Picasso’s Celestina Prints………… Susan J. Baker and William Novak Narrative, Allegory, and Commentary in Emil Nolde’s Legend: St. Mary of Egypt…… William B. Sieger A Narrative of Belonging: The Art of Beauford Delaney and Glenn Ligon…………… Catherine St. John Art and Narrative Under the Third Reich ……………………………………………… Ashley Labrie 28 15 1 22 25 27 36 43 51 Hopper Stories in an Imaginary Museum……………………………………………. Joseph Stanton SECTION FOUR: Photography and Narrative Black & White: Two Worlds/Two Distinct Stories……………………………………….. Elaine A. King Relinquishing His Own Story: Abandonment and Appropriation in the Edward Weston Narrative………………………………………………………………………….. David Peeler Narrative Stretegies in the Worlds of Jean Le Gac and Sophe Calle…………………….. Stefanie Rentsch...
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...OUTLINE OF U.S. HISTORY OUTLINE OF OUTLINE OF U.S. HISTORY C O N T E N T S CHAPTER 1 Early America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CHAPTER 2 The Colonial Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CHAPTER 3 The Road to Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CHAPTER 4 The Formation of a National Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 CHAPTER 5 Westward Expansion and Regional Differences . . . . . . . 110 CHAPTER 6 Sectional Conflict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 CHAPTER 7 The Civil War and Reconstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 CHAPTER 8 Growth and Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 CHAPTER 9 Discontent and Reform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 CHAPTER 10 War, Prosperity, and Depression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 CHAPTER 11 The New Deal and World War I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 CHAPTER 12 Postwar America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 CHAPTER 13 Decades of Change: 1960-1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 CHAPTER 14 The New Conservatism and a New World Order . . . . . . 304 CHAPTER 15 Bridge to the 21st Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 PICTURE PROFILES Becoming a Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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