Category: American Revolution

  • The Victory of Union in the American Civil War

    The American civil begun following the election of President Abraham Lincoln of the Republican Party in November 1860, which the Confederate states felt was a threat to their culture of slavery. Lincoln’s antislavery sentiments sparked this fear during the campaign. The election led to the secession of eleven states (Dew 2017). As this paper demonstrates,…

  • African-Americans in the Civil War

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Black soldiers in the Civil War Roles of the African-American Soldiers Slavery and the Fight for Freedom Conclusion References Abstract The Civil War marked the beginning of the African-Americans serving in the army. The Union side of the war was open to free black volunteers in the war, but the…

  • American Civil War and Reconstruction Era

    Table of Contents Introduction The major figures that played significant roles The major changes and importance to the modern American society Conclusion References Introduction Among the many tragedies that the United States (US) has faced, the Civil War ranks as one of the worst incidents. After the Civil War, the American people had heightened resentment…

  • Battle of the Bull Run in American Civil War

    The first biggest land clash in the history of the American Civil War is the battle of the Bull Run also popularly known as the First Manassas; it was fought in the middle of the 17th century (starting on July 21 1861) (Beatie 12). This warfare erupted in the state of Virginia at Prince William…

  • The American Civil War’s Causes and Effects

    Table of Contents Introduction The Most Essential Information for the Class to Learn Sources and Limitations Significance of the Civil War Bibliography Footnotes Introduction When doing my research, there were some facts I found especially compelling. To begin with, I was amazed by the information that the first murder in this war happened completely by…

  • The American Revolution: Was it Inevitable?

    The period of the American Revolution was marked by great transformations in the social and political consciousness of states. The colonies under British rule were constantly dependent upon the British monarchy and rules by British laws. They were weak both economically and politically governed by British governors. These periods had a great impact on the…

  • Events Leading to the Civil War in America

    Introduction This paper will analyze the following four events which were significantly responsible for the manifestation of the Civil War in America. Each of the events will be discussed from the political and social perspectives in explaining how they influenced the people. It is also evident that all the four events are inter-related in being…

  • Chalmers’ Argument on the American Revolution

    The American Revolution is a contentious issue that resulted in a factional breakup between two groups, Loyalists and Patriots. I am a shopkeeper in Boston, Massachusetts, and I have seen the situation between Britain and the American colonies escalate to dangerous levels. Chalmers’ argument against rebellion and fighting for American rights is flawed and does…

  • The American Civil War: Expectations and Outcomes

    Table of Contents Introduction Goals and Expectations Outcomes Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The second half of the nineteenth century was marked by a multitude of drastic societal changes in the United States. A long-brewing conflict was about to turn into bloodshed that would completely change the nation regardless of the winning side. Having a smaller…

  • How Taxation Led to the American Revolution

    Table of Contents Introduction Taxation without representation Trade regulations The bloody massacre perpetrated in King Street Boston Tarring and feathering Supporters for British Rule Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Throughout the 1700s, the British government and its colonies had tension-filled relationships. The end of the French and Indian war in 1763 increased the tensions even further,…