The Civil War was one of the most brutal battles that the United States has ever part-taken in. This was because of the fact that we are ultimately fighting ourselves. This battle was to set order and form to the newly drafted nation called The United States of America. The Reconstruction period affected ideas of American Identity, national purpose and citizenship for many reasons shown throughout the era of the mid-late 1800’s. The Reconstruction period embodied the Northern idea of American identity in which according to Vice-President Calvin Coolidge, “when our rapid multiplication will expand itself . . . over the whole northern, if not the southern continent, with a people speaking the same language, governed in similar forms, and by similar laws; nor can we contemplate with satisfaction either blot or mixture on that surface. “In other words, this statement given describes that when settler came to the America’s and developed a common way of living, they started migrating with people of all different colors to start living in a unified and equal nation. To most historians as well as APUSH, “The United States national purpose led to conflicts over new definitions of citizenship, particularly regarding the rights of African …show more content…
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- Analyzes how the civil war was one of the most brutal battles that the united states has ever part-taken in. the reconstruction period affected ideas of american identity, national purpose and citizenship.
- Analyzes how the reconstruction period embodied the northern idea of american identity.
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- Reflection Paper On Reconstructionopinion essayAlmost 100 years after fighting to be our own country, America fought itself to stay a country and the aftermath was anything but peaceful. I am not surprised this happened since America has shown it will fight for what it believes in and the freedom they believe they deserve. The era of reconstruction lasted from 1865 to 1877, consisting of the government fighting to fix the country so America could rise from the ashes and become a great nation again. The United States experienced twelve brutal years of extreme racism, poverty, betrayal, tyranny, and radical change.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that america fought itself to stay a country and the aftermath was nothing but peaceful. the era of reconstruction lasted from 1865 to 1877.
- Opines that lincoln vetoed the wade-davis bill because he did not want any radical reconstruction of the south.
- Opines that it was a political move by lincoln to nominate andrew johnson as vice president because nothing in his character, besides his hatred towards the
- Opines that the radical republicans tried impeaching johnson, which ultimately failed and weakened their hold on politics. the government passed the fifteenth amendment, giving anyone no matter their race, color, or previous servitude, the right to vote.
- Explains that ulysses s. grant was a great military leader during the civil war but knew little about politics and was put in some hard times as president. he passed three enforcement acts, one outlawing all acts similar to the kkk.
- Opines that both parties came to an agreement, which helped hayes become president. he promised to remove the last federal troops from the south and let the republican governments diminish.
1263 wordsRead More - North or South: Reconstruction after the American Civil Waranalytical essayBut once again America was reunited, but its economy was ruined, and was socially and politically damaged. After the Civil War, change was needed. The Civil War helped African Americans get their citizenships, rights to vote, and more importantly, their freedom. On April 11, 1865, President Lincoln introduced his plan for Reconstruction (“Cause”). The Reconstruction was meant to improve and restore America into a successful, united country while helping recently “free” African Americans in society. He warned people that the, years of the Reconstruction would be “fraught with great difficulty.” Three days later he was assassinated (“Cause”). The twelve years after the Civil War was called Reconstruction. The Reconstruction era was an opportunity of change and was an expansion of freedom for former slaves. It was a time where the North and the Republicans were attempting to fix the Southern economy, set up new governments and support the rights of freedmen. There were also many problems and resistance to the Reconstruction process. “…there were so many different views about how Reconstruction should be accomplished, and because so much...
In this essay, the author
- Describes how the american civil war came to a terrible and bloody end with six hundred thousand casualties, the north winning and the south losing. southern soldiers returned from the war and found their home in ruins.
- Explains that the civil war helped african americans get their citizenships, rights to vote, and freedom. the reconstruction era was an opportunity of change and an expansion of freedom for former slaves.
- Explains that many steps were taken to ensure the african americans got their freedom and their rights. the thirteenth amendment to the constitution states that slavery is abolished and has ended.
- Analyzes how abram colby was assaulted by the kkk because he was a leader who jeopardized white american control and power.
- Analyzes the ku klux klan in reconstruction north carolina: methods of madness in the struggle for southern
- Analyzes how the election of 1876 crushed the dreams of millions of african americans. it was the same year as the celebration of the united states’ freedom from england.
- Argues that the north and the south were responsible for ending the efforts to establish the rights and protection for southern blacks after the civil war.
1766 wordsRead More - Civil War Essayexplanatory essayThe American Civil war has affected the American history even today; America who’s been famous for slavery business for many years was put to an end because of this war. Even though this war is considered as the bloodiest war in American history it’s also one of the most memorable incidents that did not only change America but also the whole world because of the freedom of slaves.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the american civil war began 1861-1865, a war between the northern and southern states of the united states of america.
- Explains that although the war broke out in america, it also affected other countries in the world, such as great britain.
- Explains that lincoln was strongly against slavery and that was the main reason for the civil war.
- Explains that the confederation has claimed that they are no longer a part of the u.s.
- Explains that the minie-balls were used in muskets used by both the north and south. they were oval shaped, weighted one ounce, and made by lead.
- Explains that the union outnumbered the confederation by 18.5 million compared to 5.5 million free and 3.5 million slaves. the union used telegraphs and had around 20.000 miles of railroad.
- Explains that president abraham lincoln published an ultimatum that the south must re-join the u.s and abolish slavery. lincoln freed all slaves in the southern states by singing the emancipation proclamation.
- Describes the bloodiest year of the civil war, the battle in gettysburg, where the confederation outnumbered the union.
- Analyzes how the american civil war shows how powerful the industrial revolution was and how much it affected the war, railroads, fire power, and evolution of production.
- Opines that the confederation's defeat of slavery was one of the biggest and most successful incidents in history.
1054 wordsRead More - The Inevitable American Civil Warexplanatory essayThe American civil war is one of the historic dark moments that are in the memory of the country was lasted for 4 years, between the years 1961-1965. The conflict that existed was between the north and the south states of the U.S. The conflict led to mass destruction of property and man lives were lost during the war. The war had a great impact in creating awareness in the U.S despite the great tension it created, and was the greatest determinant of the way the U.S is currently in terms of the sovereignty and the liberty of the U.S citizens. It is estimated that over 600,000 lives were lost in the four years’ war most of them being soldiers who were fighting to defend their respective states. The war did not only touch the lives of Americans but whole world felt its effect. The war was purely American since no other country intervened in the war (James & Michael, 17).
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- Opines that the election of abraham lincoln was inevitable cause of the war. the northerners were the greatest beneficiaries of lincoln's election and his main supporters in the elections.
- Explains that the civil war was inevitable due to the burning issues between the northerners and the southerners. slavery was a central issue in the conflict between north and south.
- Opines that the american civil war was inevitable despite efforts by the republicans to stop it.
- Explains that slavery was the focal point of the war in the 1800s.
- Explains the differences between the north and the south in terms of values and interests in political matters, performance and stature of their economies, and social infrastructure.
- Explains that the u.s is composed of different states and these states have their own rights. the issue of property transfer from one state to another caused a lot of heated conflict between the north and the south.
- Explains that the northern and southern economies were driven by two different economic structures and infrastructures.
- Explains christopher, j. political culture and secession in mississippi: masculinity, honor, and the antiparty tradition, 1830–1860.
1833 wordsRead More - The Importance Of Reconstruction During The Civil Waranalytical essayThe Reconstruction period and Civil War era was a time when African Americans were seeking their freedom believing that eventually they would be treated equal. This period in American history defined America because of the way in which African Americans were viewed and their place in society. The way the country evolved socio-economically and culturally would dramatic influence how the world views African Americans.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the reconstruction period and civil war era defined america because of the way in which african americans were viewed and their place in society.
- Explains that african americans knew that the civil war defined their freedom. the emancipation proclamation set all slaves free on january 1, 1863.
- Explains that reconstruction was an attempt to create a multiracial democracy.
- Explains that the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments abolished slavery in the united states and the territories, but there were still countries and western hemispheres that practiced it.
- Explains that the ku klux klan was a group of white terrorists that formed in the southern states throughout and after reconstruction. they used many forms of violence to intimidate african americans and whites who supported them.
- Analyzes how the presidents during the civil war and reconstruction played a big part with african americans. abraham lincoln, andrew johnson, rutherford b. hayes, and the ku klux klan were important events that changed america.
1615 wordsRead More - The Reconstruction Era: The Planted Seedsanalytical essayThe first roar of the Civil War ended with a last gasp for air. Where in such a war more than six hundred twenty thousand men sacrificed their lives for their own belief in the abolishment of slavery (“Civil War Facts”). “We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain. That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom” (Baslor). These wise words of Abraham Lincoln cleared the way of a desolate trail of violence and pain, yet he was determined to accomplish his plans of abolishing slavery and creating equality. The Civil War, began in 1861 and ended in 1865, yet it was known as one of the bloodiest wars America has ever walked through compared to other American Wars (“Civil War Facts”). After the Civil War the Reconstruction Era rose up and flourished into a luminous path of freedom for slaves in America. The president’s impact on the Reconstruction Era lit a path to the rights of African Americans. Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S. Grant each had their own participation in the movement of the Reconstruction Era, for they planted a seed of faith believing that a beautiful rose would rise and become one of a kind teeming with equality and freedom.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how abraham lincoln's words cleared the way of violence and pain, yet he was determined to accomplish his plans of abolishing slavery and creating equality. lincoln, andrew johnson, and ulysses s. grant each planted a seed of faith
- Explains that abraham lincoln was an important man in the movement of the reconstruction era, yet he has a great legacy after having issued the emancipation proclamation, freedmen’s bureau, and the 13th amendment.
- Explains how andrew johnson, the seventeenth president, was elected after the assassination of abraham lincoln in pursuit of continuing lincoln's legacy of creating equality.
- Opines that ulysses s. grant would be recognized for his outstanding work as a commander of the union army during the civil war and as the 18th president.
- Explains that "10 things you may not know about abraham lincoln." history.com. a&e television networks, 16 nov. 2012.
- States that baslor, roy p., "the gettysburg address by abraham lincoln." abrahamlincolnonline.org.
- Analyzes the civil war and reconstruction (1850-1877). americanhistory.si.edu. national museum of american history.
- Analyzes how grant's ku klux klan act helped stop the racial violence against blacks in the south. grant was a leader of equality and freedom, yet he fulfilled the plans of abraham lincoln.
1226 wordsRead More - The History Of The Fort Pillow Massacreanalytical essayReconstruction was one the events that began during the war after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and ended in 1877 . Its aim was to provide measures aimed at finding methods to end the war. The most important methods were the three reconstruction amendments to be made in the constitution. The amendments would bring an end to slavery, secure the union’s victory in the war hence reuniting the Union and to guarantee the ex-confederates a republican form of government. However the Compromise of 1876 marked the end of reconstruction. Reconstruction was a time of important social, economic and political change. Therefore, overthrowing left future generations with the problem of racial justice.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the fort pillow massacre was an act of southern indignation towards the north's choice to use black soldiers in the war.
- Explains that fort pillow was an important part of the confederate's defense system until its capture by federal forces in 1862. it became a target for the confederates led by major general nathan bedford forrest in april 1864.
- Explains that the 2nd and 6th u.s colored light artillery were composed of black soldiers under the overall command of major lionel f. booth.
- Describes how forrest's garrison secured two rows of the barracks in the southern end of fort pillow. the union soldiers tried to destroy the building before the confederates could occupy it, but failed.
- Analyzes how forrest sent a note demanding surrender from the union soldiers and assured them that they would be treated as prisoners of war. bradford asked for time to consult with his officers but did not reveal his identity.
- Describes how major bradford retaliated and sealed the fate of his men by stating that he would not surrender.
- Explains that the events that took place after fort pillow raised a lot of controversy. union sources claim that despite the union soldiers surrendering; forrest’s men still went ahead to massacre them.
- Analyzes the resilience of the black soldiers after the fort pillow massacre. they resolved to fight harder and seek revenge against those who had committed atrocities to their people.
- Explains that lincoln wrote to his cabinet ministers seeking their opinion regarding retaliation for the fort pillow massacre of black soldiers.
- Explains that the emancipation proclamation passed by lincoln in 1892, paved the way from african americans to enlist in the union army.
- Explains how the confederates vowed to punish any black union soldier captured during the war. the 1st kansas colored volunteers fought bravely at the battle of port hudson.
- Explains that the american civil war was one of the earliest valid industrial wars. industrialization, free labor, advanced transportation, and mass produced artillery were the hallmarks of this war.
- Explains that reconstruction was one of the events that began during the war after the emancipation proclamation in 1863. the compromise of 1876 marked the end of reconstruction.
1489 wordsRead More - Essay On The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The Civil Waranalytical essayThe Civil War was a huge piece of American History. Without this large blanket of events, the United States would not have developed to be the way it is today. The Civil War, which has also been called the first “modern war,” was an extensive, dirty one. The constant struggle of the North versus the South went on for a little over four years. This struggle lasted so long because each side had its own challenges to face, along with benefits of their own. The North, though it possessed various advantages in terms of their military, socially, economically, and politically, still had multiple disadvantages. The South went by the same idea, possessing their own benefits, but having some costs as well.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil war was a huge piece of american history. the constant struggle between the north and the south lasted for four years.
- Analyzes how lincoln's win in the north was a show of how the ideas being thought of and considered by lincoln and people like him were growing.
- Explains that the south had a major advantage regarding politics because they were to defend their homeland. jefferson davis was popular early into his presidency, but his favor dwindled as his personality showed that he was not capable of being the type of leader that was necessary.
- Analyzes the social disadvantages of the north during the civil war, including the lack of aggressive military generals.
1633 wordsRead More - Claude Bowers Reconstruction Era Summaryopinion essayMajor concepts were presented in this article. For example, the mentioning of the Civil War, and how it impacted the United States afterwards. Interpretations of the Reconstruction Era were also present. Claude Bowers was a historian who published his book in 1929 titled, The Tragic Era. From his point of view, reconstruction was a time of corrupt politicians who dominated the Ulysses S. Grant administration, scheming carpetbaggers invading the south stealing political and economic power, and southern scalawags who betrayed their own people and collaborated with the enemy. And the negroes who were ignorant and wanted to Africanize the south. The Republican leaders during the Reconstruction Era were cruel and evil all the way through, and the
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes the major concepts presented in the article, such as the civil war and the reconstruction era.
- Opines that the civil war and reconstruction bear an odd relationship, like cause and effect. without it, there would be hatred towards different races in society.
405 wordsRead More - Segregation During The Reconstruction Eraexplanatory essayThe Reconstruction era was one of the most unstable and notorious eras in American history, which began during the Civil War and ended in 1877. There were many issues that the federal government faced during the Reconstruction era; however the main issue that they faced was protecting citizen’s rights, and the possibility of economic and racial justice. Although the government tried to force equality on the postwar South, the Reconstruction era could be argued as the main reason for the segregation that was created in the postwar south and creating a far worse atmosphere for the African Americans.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the reconstruction era was one of america's most unstable and notorious periods, which began during the civil war and ended in 1877.
- Explains that president andrew johnson created a new proclamation of amnesty in 1865, which offered pardon to all white southerners except confederate leaders and wealthy farm owners.
185 wordsRead More - The Civil War And The End Of Reconstructionanalytical essayThe Civil War in 1861-1865 was a time period in which the United States wrestled intensely over what kind of nation it would be. The war initially stemmed from the differences between the North and South, or between slave states and (mostly) non-slave states. These two sides argued over the right to continue the institution of slavery. The North wanted to abolish slavery whereas the South believed it needed slaves to keep its plantations running and its cotton-based economy successful. Following the Civil War, during the time period of Reconstruction, the abolition of slavery was followed by further reform movements to overcome racial inequalities and both rebuild and modernize the devastated Southern economy. Great changes occurred everywhere. The sum of these changes, at the constitutional and social levels, amounted to a vividly different nation. Despite counter-movements that sought to return to America to a state that had existed prior to the Civil war, by 1877 the nation had undergone constitutional and social revolutions.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil war in 1861-1865 was a time period in which the united states wrestled intensely over what kind of nation it would be.
- Explains that america underwent many constitutional changes that changed both the shape of american democracy and the role of its government.
- Analyzes how the ratification of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution seismically changed america.
- Explains how the civil war and reconstruction altered american social life, despite attempts by many white southerners to keep african-americans subservient.
- Analyzes how the ku klux klan act of 1871 was put into effect to put an end to terrorist organizations by using military force to suppress violence
- Explains that the time period of 1860-1877 represented great constitutional and social changes in america. after the civil war and reconstruction, america was firmly on the road to the modern nation.
1481 wordsRead More - What Are The Causes Of Reconstruction After Civil Waranalytical essayAlthough the Reconstruction Era is thought to be about times after the Civil War, it didn’t wait until the end of the war to begin. Reconstruction lasted from 1863-1877, two years earlier than the end of the war. In President Lincoln’s mind, Reconstruction was “To Bind Up the Nation’s Wounds”, and to create an overall “lasting peace”. Lincoln worked to shorten the war and eventually brought an end to slavery. On the other hand, the South were stuck in their ways and provided many difficulties for the Republicans to get what they wanted.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the reconstruction era is thought to be about times after the civil war, but it didn't wait until the end of the war to begin.
- Explains that slavery was a major issue that wavered from one extreme to another during the reconstruction era. lincoln won the thirteenth amendment, which freed all slaves and made slavery illegal.
- Explains that the fourteenth amendment was rejected by southerners, and the military reacted by dividing the confederate states into five different military districts.
- Analyzes how the reconstruction era brought on many new possibilities for the blacks, continued the tension between the north and the south, and was the host of the first appearance of any feminist movements.
800 wordsRead More - The Reconstruction Era Essayexplanatory essayDirectly following the Civil War, the country entered a time period known by historians as the “Reconstruction Era”. The Reconstruction Era, established by Abraham Lincoln, was the arrangement of bringing the nation back together as quickly as possible by requiring the Constitution to prohibit slavery in order to create a interracial democracy. While the Union victory in 1865 may have granted millions of freed slaves the facade of freedom, African-Americans still faced a new set of significant challenges during the process of reestablishing the South even years after their emancipation which are still present to this day.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the reconstruction era, established by abraham lincoln, was the arrangement of bringing the nation back together as quickly as possible by requiring the constitution to prohibit slavery to create an interracial democracy.
- Describes the new freedoms african americans enjoyed during this period, including the right to vote and hold office, and the freedmen's bureau.
- Explains that the ku klux klan became a vehicle for white southern resistance to the republican party's reconstruction-era policies aimed at establishing political and economic equality for blacks.
- Explains that in 1877, democrats and republicans made a secret "gentlemen's agreement." the compromise ensured that the congressional committee investigating the voting results in four contested states would decide in favor of hayes.
- Opines that there are parallels between the political landscape of today and the effects of the comprise of 1877.
579 wordsRead More - Civil War Causesanalytical essayThe American Civil War was a war fought within the United States of America between the North, later known as the Union, and the South later known as the Confederacy, starting from 1861 and ending in 1865. This war is seen as one of the most devastating events in American history, costing more than 600,000 lives. From the Southern point of view, this war was a ‘War of Rebellion’, or a ‘War for Southern Independence’. From the Northern point of view this war was seen as a revolution. This war started as a result of many years of disagreements and conflict building up amid the two regions. Between the North and the South there lay deep economic, social and political differences, but it is important to understand that slavery was the root of cause
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the american civil war was fought between the north and the south between 1861 and 1865, costing more than 600,000 lives.
- Explains that the north and south were built on different ideologies. the south was a slave-based community with many plantation owners having slaves and dependent on them for livelihood, while the free states had more immigrants settling in its areas.
- Analyzes how economic differences developed between the two regions, such as the south's dependence on agriculture, and the north’s desire to expand socially and economically westwards.
- Explains that expanding westwards would help each side socially, economically, and politically. the south wanted less government control, while the north welcomed the central power of a government.
- Analyzes how the civil war ended due to the great gap between the north and south socially, economically and politically, and slavery ended as a legal institution.
755 wordsRead More - Reconstructionexplanatory essayThe Civil War was the bloodiest war to be fought on American soil. Although both sides expected the conflict to be over in a matter of days, it lasted four tumultuous years, from 1861-1865. The war pitted brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor. The period of Reconstruction, the time when our nation attempted to mend its broken relations with the South and rebuild after the destructive war, lasted until 1877.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil war was the bloodiest war to be fought on american soil. the period of reconstruction lasted until 1877.
- Explains that the original intent of the civil war was to preserve the union. many factors went into lincoln's decision to address slavery through this war.
- Explains that president lincoln's plans were quite lenient, accepting seceded states back into the union even if only a minority of white males took an oath of loyalty to the united states. john wilkes booth assassinated him before any of his plans could go into action.
- Explains that the radicals were the biggest supporters of an extreme reconstruction process. they argued that confederate states had lost their constitutional identity, but the republicans would only go so far as to say that southerners had forfeited their rights.
- Explains that the republicans realized that only black voters would guarantee loyalty in the south. johnson's reconstruction acts gave black males suffrage.
- Explains that reconstruction was a huge turning point in our history. by abolishing slavery, the industrial north forced the south to abandon its agricultural-based economy.
- Describes the books that will be published by harperperennial in 1995.
- Narrates mcpherson, james m. the struggle for equality. princeton, nj: princeton university press, 1964.
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