He stated that the land was not as fertile as the land further west, and states specifically that, "It is much better sometimes to do what does not please us just now, if we think it will be best for our children" (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee 370). ... (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee 14). ... They accumulated more then 1,000 warriors, and the time was right to attack the fort built by the Americans, Fort Defiance. In the early morning, when the soldiers were asleep, the Navaho " attacked the for from three sides. ... (Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee 15). ...

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It stopped the Confederate advance into northern territory and quite possibly into the heart of the Union, Washington D.C. ... Lee suggested that they attack the middle of the Federal line. ... However, the attack went on as Lee order. ... Him and his men marched across the open field to attack the Union line being held. ... What if Colonel Chamberlain was not able to hold the attacking Confederates? ...

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Lee aimed to break the heart of the North. ... Meade correctly guessed that Lee would attack the Union right at Culp's Hill. ... Lee had planned for an attack on the Union left on Little Round Top as well. ... At the time of the attack, Ewell was very much aware of his missed opportunity to take the hill the previous day. ... Union reinforcements had rushed to close the gap created by the attack. ...

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In the scenes climax, a colored division leads an attack on Confederate held Ft. ... Confederates sit perched high above on their fort and rain down hell on their union attackers. ... When they finally are transferred, they are involved in their first real battle at James Island, South Carolina on July 16, 1863 to be followed by the attack on Fort Wagner two days later. ... Because this movie attempts to recount an actual event in our history, and perhaps, sadly enough, in an effort to draw the average American viewer, the scenes are filled with heart-wrenching battle and bloody gore. ...

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The Diary Of Emma LeConte is a powerful and inspiring book. This book is full of animosity. LeConte captures the burning of Columbia during the Civil War in such a vivid way that it leaves an impression stained in your mind. After demolishing Atlanta so that the Rebels could not return to use it...

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They had so much malice and prejudice in their hearts that they ambushed him with bullets. ... The document Jack Trice Fights his Attackers tells the story of Jack Trice and how he defies his attackers against all odds. ...

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speech she forcefully attacked the hypocrisies of organized religion, white privilege and everything in between. 5. ... Brown, with only eighteen men, five of whom were Negroes, attacked and captured the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, W. ...

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Against argument, against all manner of appeal and remonstrances coming up from the warm and merciful heart of humanity, we have gone on like the oppressors of Egypt, hardenin! g our hearts and increasing the burdens of the American slave, and strengthening the arm of his guilty master, till now, in the pride of his giant power, that master is emboldened to lift rebellious arms against the very majesty of the law, and defy the power of the Government itself. ... It is ironic that only a few days before Fort Sumter was attacked, Douglass had agreed to make a trip to Haiti to investigate the pos...

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It also gave him the opportunity to learn to read and write, which would give him the weapons he needed to attack his former enemies. ... Many people needed direction when it came to the issue of slavery, and Douglass was just the person to help create that much needed foundation in a person's heart to become an abolitionist and help to put an end to slavery. ...

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As stated in a debate on whether or not war brings about peace, Kapoor (2012) explains, "Peace is a meeting of hearts and minds through understanding. ... The rebels decided they had had enough of president Taylor's constantly ignoring the needs of his people and began terrorizing the streets and attacking the national army. ...

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