...During the American Civil War, one of the most decisive battles was fought between two iconic leaders, Brigadier-General Samuel D. Sturgis and Major-General Nathan Bedford Forrest. The Battle of Brice’s Crossroads was a true underdog story of how a battle is won through strategic understanding of the current situation and the ability to outsmart your opponent. Though greatly outmanned, MG Nathan Bedford Forrest was able to take his Confederate Force of only 3,500 cavalrymen and defeat the 4,800 infantrymen and 3,300 cavalrymen of Brigadier-General Sturgis Union Army. MG Forrest’s ability to employ his artillery along his enemy’s intended avenues of approach and predict his courses of action gave him the tactical advantage. MG Forrest’s unconventional employment of his artillery maximized its effect and resulted in Brigadier-General Samuel D. Sturgis’ sound defeat and capture of more than 1,600 prisoners of war, 18 cannons and numerous supply wagons (Evans, 1899). In March of 1864, prior to MG Sturgis’ defeat at Brice’s Crossroads, a bigger war was being fought between LG Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E Lee which would mold the battle to come. LG Grant had devised a plan to...
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...| Course SyllabusCollege of HumanitiesHIS/115 Version 3U.S. History to 1865 | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides an overview of the social, political, economic, and global events that have shaped the American scene from colonial times through the Civil War period. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Schultz, K. M. (2012). HIST2, Volume 1 (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One: Contact, Settlement, Slavery | | Details | Due | Points | Objectives | 1.1 Describe the clash of cultures that took place in North America between the Native Americans, colonists, and Black slaves. 1.2 Describe the establishment of early colonies. 1.3 Describe the development of regional differences among the...
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...Civil War Paper Nery Tejada University of Phoenix HIS/110 U.S. History to 1865 Shannon Gerlach ON14E3CF January 16, 2015 Civil War The Civil War the conflict that in many ways created a nation, the deadliest war in American history nearly 620,000 soldiers and civilians died in this war. The war between southern states called confederacy against the United States federal government, the war that lasted for four years in which the North defeated the South. There are many reason of why the North or the Union won the fight, for instance, large amounts of land available for growing food crops which served the dual purpose of providing food for its hungry soldiers and money for its growing industries. The South, on the other hand, devoted most of what arable land it had exclusively to its Principal cash produce from cotton. Raw materials were almost entirely concentrated in Northern mines and refining industries. Railroads and telegraph lines, the veritable lifelines of any army, traced paths all across the Northern countryside but left the South isolated. Another fact that helped the South to win the war was that at the beginning of the Civil War there was approximately 22 million of people living there versus the south with only 9 million of people living there. From those 9 million 4 million were slaves however South soldier were more skilled than northern soldier. General Robert E. Lee was not a brilliant General thanks to him 52...
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...The Civil War is a dark mark on America's History, that helped define who we are today. Brothers fighting brothers, fathers fighting sons, and families devastated over a fear of change and compromise. Change, compromise, and leadership are all needed for a nation to succeed, but is bloodshed necessary to achieve success. Our land is stained with fathers and sons who believed that bloodshed was necessary to achieve greatness. The Civil War is a blemish on the history of the United States of America, but a necessary blemish. Historian Shelby Foote said, "Any understanding of this nation has to be based...on an understanding of the Civil War...The Civil War defined us as what we are, and it opened us to being what we became, good and bad things. It is necessary if you're going to understand the American character in the 20th century to learn about this enormous catastrophe of the mid-19th century. It was the crossroads of our beginning." (Burns & Burns, 1990) Any American can look at her words and instantly see a meaning, the meanings may differ but each American relates. The words "It was a crossroads to a beginning", show that America was divided and the war reunited America as a unified nation. Without the bloodshed and sacrifice, America would look quite different. Many nations or none at all could have been the result, but the truth is that the North and the South needed each other for survival. America was founded in freedom, which came in many forms. Her...
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...Civil War Paper` Historian Shelby Foote said, “Any understanding of this nation has to be based . . . on an understanding of the Civil War. . . . The Civil War defined us as what we are, and it opened us to being what we became, good and bad things. It is very necessary if you’re going to understand the American character in the 20th century to learn about this enormous catastrophe of the mid-19th century. It was the crossroads of our being” (Burns & Burns, 1990). Moreover, he stated that “ basing any understanding of this nation is really based on the understanding of the Civil War”….. what lead up to the civil war was our involvement with the European Wars and the Revolution lead to our country’s Independence. The civil war defines the United States as a country based on Independence and freedom; we would not stand strongly if divided with free and slave men. This was inhumane. The war defined us as a country of freedom for all. It made way for freedom for all African Americans, and restricted slavery in all territories and states, leaving it behind in the course of history. However, decades of facing more obstacles it gave way to equal rights to both African Americans and all women. I think Foote meant that it defines the U.S. as united we stand divided we fall. That all men are created equal, that is what our country is based on, and to understand that you need a strong comprehension of what the country went through to have those rights. It is what makes this country...
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...University Of Phoenix Civil War Paper By Shane Iverson 12/23/2012 HIS/115 The Civil war was a huge war fought over territories and freedom. Over 600,000 Americans lost their lives in this war, with the North having been more effected. The North had no regrets about the war. They were satisfied that the slaves were free, and the Union was preserved. The South began to glorify what they called “the lost cause”. The generals from the south became mythic heroes. As they looked back at the war they almost regretted surrendering. Historian Shelby Foote left us with this note. “Any understanding of this nation has to be based . . . on an understanding of the Civil War. . . . The Civil War defined us as what we are, and it opened us to being what we became, good and bad things. It is very necessary if you’re going to understand the American character in the 20th century to learn about this enormous catastrophe of the mid-19th century. It was the crossroads of our being”. What does this tell us about the United States? What did Foote mean when he spoke these words? We may also think to ourselves. Why didn’t the South win? There leaders were supposedly brilliant and they lost fewer men then the North, right? What did Historian Shelby Foote mean in his quote above? He is saying that it is necessary to learn about this huge catastrophe that happened in...
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...The Effects of the Civil War on Americans Sophia Taylor HIS/110 November 3, 2014 Frank Bird The Effects of the Civil War on Americans The Civil War had a major effect on the United States and where we are today. Historian Shelby Foote said, Any understanding of this nation has to be based…on an understanding of the Civil War . . . The Civil War defined us as what we are, and it opened us to being what we became, good and bad things. It is very necessary if you’re going to understand the American character in the 20th century to learn about this enormous catastrophe of the mid-19th century. It was the crossroads of our being. Burns, K. & Burns, R. (Writers). (1990). Episode 1: The cause (1861). In K. Burns (Producer), The Civil War. Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service. What I think Foote meant in this quote was that we are free today because of the Civil War. If it had not been for the north and south fighting we would not be free today. Indivisible Union The north and the south wanted control of the states. The states wanted to relinquish control to the federal government. I think that Foote was saying that with the Civil War we were able to gain control. If it had not been for all the fighting with the north and the south we would not have came to any agreement. So one thing that had a lot to do with the Civil War was slavery. Northerners felt slavery was essentially against what America stood for, Southerners depended on slavery to maintain their...
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...The study of the American Civil War is a prolific topic in the field of history. Historians continue to write about the war in many different ways from the social, political, military and economic causes and repercussions of the war. James McPherson has continued this field of study in his book Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam. The book examined the importance of the Battle of Antietam on the results of the Civil War. On September 17th, 1862 the Battle of Antietam, the single bloodiest day in American history, was fought in Maryland. McPherson’s book examines not only the battle itself but also the events before and after the battle. The book focuses on the political, social and diplomatic repercussions of the battle for both the Confederacy and the Union. McPherson used newspapers, documents, correspondence, person letters, diaries, memoirs, images, maps and other books to prove how the Battle of Antietam may have not been the only deciding outcome of the Civil War but can be viewed as a pivotal turning point in the war. “Antietam was arguable,...
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...Eric Yarger HIS/115 The Civil War in my opinion was a war that could have been avoided if each state could have acted as a whole nation rather than an individual state. This war divided our country and in some areas today they still seem to be fighting the same battle that the north and south fought. The Civil War took place over much of this great nation and as a whole experienced a great loss of life. Between both sides, civilian and even Native Americans over 600,000 deaths were recorded. There were probably many others that were not recorded. Even thought the north lost more soldiers than the south, they won the war which ended up in end of slavery. The south called their part of the war “the lost cause”. According to historian Shelby Foote; “Any understanding of this nation has to be based . . . on an understanding of the Civil War. . . . The Civil War defined us as what we are, and it opened us to being what we became, good and bad things. It is very necessary if you’re going to understand the American character in the 20th century to learn about this enormous catastrophe of the mid-19th century. It was the crossroads of our being.” I feel Foote wrote this so people could understand that the Civil War was the event in history that has made us the nation that we are today. The Civil War has taught us a nation about what we have lost and what we have gained. It also has taught us that if we were to work at something we believe in we can achieve it. To fully...
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...Civil War Paper Jennifer Ayala HIS/115 October 21, 2012 Kathy Buhe Civil War Paper The mid-19th century is a historic period in the history of the United States, one that shaped the nation we now know. In the year 1861, the tension that had long been brewing between the north and south exploded and led the nation to war. The catalyst was Abraham Lincoln’s victory in the presidential election. As an anti-slavery Republican, the southern states feared his agenda and chose to secede from the Union. The Confederate States of America was formed and the refusal of said states to rejoin the Union led to a Civil War, neighbor against neighbor, each fighting for what they believed to be right. The four years of the war were costly, both in monetary value and lives lost; and the effects were long lasting, shaping the nation into what it would become and stand for, even over a century later. The Civil War, often referred to as The War Between the States, lasted four years, from 1861-1865, and shaped the nation of America into what it currently is. Historian Shelby Foote spent a great deal of time researching this monumental period of American history to pen her famous civil war narrative. Foote believed that the Civil War defined the nation and that to understand the character of America, it is important to study this war. What I believe Foote meant was that the nation was at a crossroads. It was deeply divided and no longer could it continue on as such. Either the nation would...
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...impressions It is always a good idea to register your response to a film right after viewing as you are still emotionally involved in the story. Use some of these points to help you. 1. Did you like or dislike the film? Why? (either answer is valid – but it is always interesting to explore the reasons). I did like the film because of the beautiful barren imagery, ingenious use of symbolism and Del Toro’s unique way of bringing out societal issues in a highly suggestive manner. I also enjoyed the role of the ghost to push the story line forwards with each apparition. 2. What, do you believe is the main theme of the film? The Spanish Civil War, more specifically how Franco’s army and the right-winged parties consolidated while the left-winged opposition fragmented and was, eventually, forced out. Also there is a general message about war and how such terrifying events can rob children of their childhoods. 3. Were you frightened during the story? Of what? Which characters were more frightening – Santi? Jacinto? Did this response change as the film progressed? If so, how? At first the movie seems like any other typical ghost/horror story, where one grows weary of the ghost’s presence primarily due to fear of the unknown. However, as the storyline develops, one becomes uncomfortably accustomed to the ghost’s appearance. Furthermore, after learning the circumstances behind Santi’s death and Jacinto’s involvement in the murder, one becomes morally sympathetic of Santi’s...
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...Prison is used for many different reasons. When the word prison come up the first thing people think is a place where bad people go that have committed a crime. That is not always the case, prison can be a place where the mentally ill, prisoners of war, and even people who couldn’t pay what they owed. Prison isn’t what you would call “home” and doesn’t have a clean, relax vibe. For an example the prison camps during the American Civil War were harsh and big on spreading diseases and with diseases comes death. In the 18th and 19th centurie when people weren’t able to pay back money they owed they would be put in jail to work off their debt. The rules still remain the same even today, if you were to not pay taxes there would be consequences which would mostly likely lead to jail time. In prison there are 3 parts to security. First you have maxiumum which is the top and most scariest prisoners. Mainly for prisoners that have murdered someone, escape, or done a harsh crime. In maxiumum security there is cameras watching, the prisoners are locked in there cell for 22 ½ hours a day. They get a hour to exerscise than its back to the cell. Theres not much for them to do. Next you have minimumu security which is a lot like a college campus they are for the prisoners that aren’t as violent as medium and maximum. Prisoners that didn’t have that bad of a record or served most of their time in a higher prison where here. There is usually more privelages given to...
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...and Contrast Matrix HIS 115 Week 2-DQ 1 HIS 115 Week 2-DQ 2 HIS 115 Week 3-Assignment Seven Years' War Paper HIS 115 Week 3-CheckPoint - Great Britain and the Colonies HIS 115 Week 4-Appendix C - The Confederation Government Table HIS 115 Week 4-DQ 1 HIS 115 Week 4-DQ 2 HIS 115 Week 5-Assignment - Western Expansion Presentation HIS 115 Week 5-Checkpoint - Hamilton's Financial Program HIS 115 Week 5-Checkpoint - War of 1812 HIS 115 Week 6-CheckPoint - The Bank War HIS 115 Week 6-DQ 1 HIS 115 Week 6-DQ 2 HIS 115 Week 7-Assignment - Perfection Era Paper HIS 115 Week 7-CheckPoint - Class Structure and Slave Culture HIS 115 Week 8-Appendix D - Civil War Matrix HIS 115 Week 8-DQ 1 HIS 115 Week 8-DQ 2 HIS 115 Week 9-Capstone Checkpoint HIS 115 Week 9-Final Project - Historical Timeline and Essay Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of HIS 115 COMPLETE CLASS in order to ace their studies. HIS 115 COMPLETE CLASS To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/his-115-complete-class/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM HIS 115 COMPLETE CLASS HIS 115 Week 1-Assignment - North American Civilization Paper HIS 115 Week 1-CheckPoint - European Societal Changes HIS 115 Week 2-Appendix B - Compare and Contrast Matrix HIS 115 Week 2-DQ 1 HIS 115 Week 2-DQ 2 HIS 115 Week 3-Assignment Seven Years' War Paper HIS 115 Week 3-CheckPoint - Great Britain and the Colonies HIS 115 Week 4-Appendix C - The Confederation...
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...Corrupt government no doubt is the number one cause of civil war. Riots and revolutions take place because of unjust government. The people feel unheard and misunderstood. People have no say in some forms of government, like communism. This creates friction in the country. In stark contrast, the world's most favored form of government, democracy allows people to not only chose their life, but also vote on their leader. This makes the people of a country much happier, and lessens the number of riots and revolts in any sort. With happier people, government officials could actually get what they want from the people. When a country's people are happy, it improves the way of life. It put people at ease, and it even stimulates the economy....
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...As a matter of scholarship, civil wars lack the extensive breadth and volume of study that interstate conflict enjoys in international relations. This is especially surprising considering the remarkable longevity and death toll associated with intrastate wars. The Republic of Guatemala, a post-colonial representative democracy, is the most populous Central American country; incidentally, this nation of sixteen and a half million people have been wrought with the military and socio-political disputes provoked by the ethnic and socio-economic status of its citizens. The resulting civil war had been one of the most deadly and enduring military contests on the American continent. The fighting between the government and rebel groups lasted over...
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