India, the Indigo Plant, and William Carey The Indian Indigo trade began to flourish around 1789-1793, about the time Carey arrived in India. The East India Company with large scale commerce set the scene for Indigo cultivation. The Company was constantly in a state of growth and expansion. India became the grounds for a major trading center for goods across the known world. From childhood to the first step on Indian soil, Carey had a variety of knowledge concerning agricultural matters.1 As a
split his troops in two, standing up to and astounding Union Gen. Joseph Hooker. In spite of the fact that Hooker still held numerical prevalence, he didn't press this point of interest, rather falling back to guarded positions. At the point when Lee by and by split his strengths and assaulted, Hooker was compelled to withdraw over the Rappahannock River. Lee's triumph came at a high cost, in any case. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, one of his most trusted commanders, was mortally injured by inviting flame
“Report,” OR, ser.1, vol.21, pt.1, p.262 Hancock, “Report,” OR, ser.1, vol.21, pt.1, p.226 Longstreet, “Report,” OR, ser.1, vol.21, pt.1, p.578 Meager, “Report,” OR, ser.1, vol.21, pt.1, p.240 Ransom, “Report,” OR, ser.1, vol.21, pt.1, p.517 William Marvel. “The Making of a Myth: Ambrose E. Burnside and the Union High Command at Fredericksburg,” in The Fredericksburg Campaign: Decision on the Rappahannock, ed. Gary W. Gallagher (Chapel Hill, 1995). Zook, “Report,” OR, ser.1, vol.21, pt.1, p
The Battle of Fredricksburg In the next pages I will explain why Fredericksburg was such a tragedy. Why it was a big morale booster for the South, but a disappointment for the North? It all started in the year 1862. General George McCellen currently controls the army of the Potomac. When it was determined that McCellen was a bad general, in December of 1862 he was replaced with General Ambrose Burnside. Within a week, Burnside decided on a campaign to the Southern capitol, Richmond. He told
casualties in a single day. That is almost the same amount as the 2 day long battle of Shiloh. Several generals died, including Joseph K. Mansfield and Israel B. Richardson Isaac P. Rodman for the union. For the confederates were Lawrence O. Branch and William E. Starke. George B. Anderson was shot in the ankle during the defense of bloody lane. As a result he had to get an amputation in October which lead to his death. The battle of Gettysburg is the bloodiest war. The Battle of Antietam, only ranks top
The Confederate States of America A culture is the beliefs and interests of a particular group of people. About 150 years ago, a proud and noble culture was created in the Southern portion of the United States. It was created by Southerners from all walks of life, ranging from the gentry to the "good ol' boys." They loved their culture so much that they created a country. It was a country of blue skies, green hills, beautiful meadows and forests, and old-fashioned Southern hospitality. There
however his aversion to advance disillusioned Lincoln. In the spring of 1862, McClellan finally drove his Army of the Potomac up the projection between the York and James Rivers, getting Yorktown on May 4. The combined forces of Robert E. Lee and Jackson adequately drove back McClellan's equipped power in the Seven Days' Battles (June 25-July 1), and a careful McClellan called for yet more strongholds with a particular ultimate objective to move against Richmond. Lincoln won't, and rather pulled back
“A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.” This quote was made in 1871 by one of the greatest generals and probably men in American History; Robert Edward Lee. Robert Edward Lee was a general in the American Civil War. He led his men and stood with them in each and every they were in and got many of them out safely. Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 at Stratford in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was the youngest son of Major-General Henry “Light
The Battle of Fredericksburg Analysis Introduction The Union forces suffered one their most significant defeats of the Civil War at the Battle of Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862. The Union army was pushing towards Richmond, Virginia when they were met with a Confederate defensive stand while attempting to cross the Rappahannock River and the subsequent charges towards the Confederate positions. The first three steps of the Battle Analysis process will be covered briefly in this analysis along
The Slave Trade in Colonial America The first blacks in the American Colonies were brought in, like many lower-class whites, as indentured servants. Most indentured servants had a contract to work without wages for a master for four to seven years, after which they became free. Blacks brought in as slaves, however, had no right to eventual freedom. The first black indentured servants arrived in Jamestown in the colony of Virginia in 1619. They had been captured in Africa and were sold at
could deter Major General Burnside from continuing with his plan because that is what the President wanted. Thus ensuring defeat! Works Cited Bowen, John, The History and Battlefields of the Civil War, Quintet Publishing Ltd, 1991. Goolrick, William K., Rebels Resurgent, Time-Life Books Inc, 1985. Heidler, David S. and Jeanne T., Encyclopedia of the American Civil War: A Political, Social, And Military History Volume 2 D-I, ABC-CLIO Inc, 2000. McDonald, John, Great Battles of the Civil War
to natural history at the time (Jackson 511). In addition, he made large contributions to the Museum of Comparative Zoology and later helped to establis... ... middle of paper ... ... spot in the pantheon of the America’s most influential scientists…” (Jackson 550). WORKS CITED Agassiz, Louis. Essay on Classification. 1859. Edited by Edward Lurie. The Belknap University Press of Harvard University Press, 1962. Jackson, James R. and Kimler, William C. "Taxonomy and the Personal Equation:
Lee, Major General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, Major General John Pope, and Major General George B. McClellan, as it was these men who, ultimately, shaped the actions and outcome of the battle. Following the Seven Days Battle, Maj. Gen. McClellan’s armies were camped on the banks of the James River, 20 miles from Richmond1 (Debelius 1998) and Gen Lee had just taken control of the Army of Northern Virginia on June 12 (Hennessy 2005). Maj. Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson was a subordinate commander in the Army
Alternative Outcome Analysis: The Battle of Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg is remembered as the Confederate Army’s most one-sided victory in its campaign against the Union Forces of the North. It was the first battle to occur shortly after President Abraham Lincoln had delivered his “Emancipation Proclamation” and the President was hard pressed for a victory to bolster public support for it. It would be remembered as the first major campaign for the newly
Paul Thomas Anderson Paul Thomas Anderson is one of today’s most acclaimed and essential young filmmakers. He has swept the motion picture industry with a powerhouse trio of films that have breathed life and exuberance into an industry that is all too often ladened with films exhibiting massive deficiencies of originality and thought. PTA’s genuine love of filmmaking sets him apart from so many others. PTA tends to keep himself out of the spotlight. Rarely will he pose for magazine covers
The Battle of Antietam could have been a devastating and fatal blow to the Confederate Army if Gen. McClellan acted decisively, took calculated risks, and veered away from his cautious approach to war. There are many instances leading up to the battle and during the battle in which he lacks the necessary offensive initiative to effectively cripple and ultimately win the war. This paper is intended to articulate the failure of Mission Command by GEN McClellan by pointing out how he failed to understand