Much attention was given to the fortified Confederate positions on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River. ... The battles of the River paper in itself and its first before the ironclads, the Navy was useless against heavily fortified areas along the Mississippi then these new ships of war turned the tides and were used to good affect by both sides. ... Helena and Arkansas Post were two ports on the Arkansas side of the river that had to be taken out before the great Prize of Vicksburg could be sought. ... General Sterling Price becomes the thorn in his side through this Campai...

• Word Count: 1452
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• Grade Level: High School

Both the Union and Confederates had their methods of fighting this war, only one side wins. ... Not only was the Union forces had supplies, but also better army training.6 The South on the other hand, had fewer advantages. ... The Union wanted to invade the Confederacy and dismiss it's resistance, obtain loyalty from other bordering states, have a naval blockade on their side, and prevent Europe from helping the Confederates by providing supply or troops.11 Besides having troops and goals for the war, there is a definite need for a plan and execution. ... The plan consisted of a large-...

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• Grade Level: High School

Therefore, if they freed all the slaves, someone would predict, many whites would have no jobs and many things would be up-side-down. ... After the Battle of Bull Run, each side began to train its troops and to plan strategy for the war. There were differences between both side's strategies. ... He crossed the Rappahannock River to attack General Lee's forces. ... Before the real business, both of them were talking about other things rather than the Civil War and they seemed like good friends. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Causing restlessness on both sides. ... The states began to choose sides. ... However, legislation had other ideas; on May 16, 1861 they proclaim neutrality. ... More so than the other Border States the reason for this was more geographical reasons than political reasons. ... Access from the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers helped to determine the geographical divide for the South, as the Ohio River helped to determine the boundary for the north. ...

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In upstate New York, a man made river is cutting through the wilderness. ... On the other hand, it was called Clinton's big ditch, but it will change New York forever. ... If you are a free slave they still can sell you to who ever want to buy you weather they lived up or down the river. ... Brown had his five sons fighting by his side. ... On the other hand, the North was one hundred percent behind Lincoln to get rid of slavery. ...

• Word Count: 1311
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• Grade Level: High School

By May 26th both sides had entrenched, engaging in small skirmishes until lack of progress convinced Sherman to order another offensive attack on Johnston's right flank. ... The Yankees met them at while crossing the Chattahoochee River near Pace's Ferry. Despite attempts to burn the bridge, Union troops crossed the river and overtook the gray-suited soldiers only miles outside the city by July 8th. ... Though reserved, the troops and other generals generally supported Johnston and his defensive strategy. ... Hood hoped to surprise Thomas' forces at the creek and manipulate them...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Its text explains key terms surrounding the Civil War, the importance of slavery to the war effort on both sides, Lincoln's efforts to regain the support of the rebellious states, the role of African American soldiers in the civil war, and America's place in the world wide progression to end slavery. ... After South Carolina seceded, other states also broke from the Union, including Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas in January 1861; Virginia in April 1861; and Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina in May 1861. ... Lee's Confederate Army of Northern V...

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• Grade Level: High School

Other men, punched by bullets, fell in grotesque agonies. ... Learned about being a soldier and got others opinions. ... This can be inferred early on by details such as the date, the strategy of crossing the river, circling behind enemy line, and the pontoon bridges. ... Most obviously because it is two sets of men both alike fighting against each other. ... It is here that the reader sees how similar the soldiers on both sides of the battle are and that the men are fighting other men just like themselves so really what is the point to this battle? ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Jefferson understood this Doctrine and he used it to move Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River, as well as bought Louisiana from France and he sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Northwest Territory. ... In 1828, Andrew Jackson would become president and in 1830 he would sign the Indian Removal Act that would remove the Native American tribes from many of the places in the United States to the west of the Mississippi River. ... Racism played a large factor in what happened to the Native Americans and other indigenous peoples of North America. ... The Native ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Whitney had one sister and two other brothers, who all lived in one house. ... But instead it would have side effect that no one foresaw that would lead the United States to be torn into two parts. ... But this method would only work if the plantation was by a river or stream. ... The most obvious and important side affect was that slavery would increase and that the end of slavery would be delayed. ... Another side effect that would eventually happen later in history was the Civil War. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The ambitious campaign saw many casualties by each side and showed the great determination felt by the men who fought to the end for their cause. ... America had grown and expanded in technology, trade, commerce and many other ways, but the mentality of some Americans regarding slavery had begun to change in opposition to that barbaric custom. ... General Hooker's objective was to cross the Rappahannock River and position his forces on General Lee's vulnerable flank. ... Once General Lee learns that the Union Army is across the Potomac River, he orders part of his forces to Cashtow...

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• Grade Level: High School

Throughout the Civil War captured soldiers would be sent to the opposing side's prison camps. ... The men had to live every day in the waste of others. ... Other times the men would get peas or molasses, but that was only on special occasions. ... He had spent time in Belle Isle prison, James River at Richmond prison, and Andersonville in Georgia. ... When a prisoner entered the campgrounds others were on their own to defend themselves. ...

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His other ancestors had come from Berks, Pennsylvania. ... At this time he was living on Knob Creek, three miles south of Atherton's Ferry on the Rolling Fork River. ... Others say it was because getting a land title in Kentucky was very difficult (Askjeeves.com). ... They settled there along the north side of the Sangamon River. ... Abraham and Offutt became close on this trip and took a liking to each other. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

On February 6, General Grant attacked Fort Donelson on the Cumberland River and on February 16, the fort surrendered and General Grant took in prisoners. ... Lincoln feared that if he did so, the Border States would switch sides. ... Other assassins failed to accomplish their targets. ... Herold and seven other conspirators were later tried and convicted. ...

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According to Byers, "The poem "A Negro Speaks of River", which marked this development, appeared in the Crisis in 1921" (18). ... For this very same reason a select few African American critics detested his work on the grounds that it portrayed both sides of African American life, not just the good but the bad as well. ... Like many professional athletes, although not one himself, Langston Hughes took his gift of writing and shared it with others. ... Somebody could see Hughes as a proud man or others can view him as a radical man. ...

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Both sides thought it would only last about ninety days. ... This hook-shaped line made every part of Meade's line closer to each other, allowing for speedy transportation of reinforcements and supplies to wherever necessary. ... Then came from both sides a burst of musketry. ... Grant took control of Vicksburg on the Mississippi River. ...

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She became a roving minister, traveling around the Connecticut River valley to preach, sing, pray, and evangelize at camp meetings, in churches, or wherever she could find shelter and an audience. ... (from source#5 of bibliography) If I were to take a side in the argument I would take Sojourner's side. ... I believe Sojourner Truth was an inspiration for other civil/human rights leaders such as Malcolm X and Oprah Winfrey because of her will to stand up for what she believed in and be one of the first African Americans in history to do it. ...

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The issue of slavery is significant and affected many other aspects of American life, specifically the culture of the South. ... In Northern vessels his products are carried to market, his cotton is ginned with Northern gins, his sugar is crushed and preserved by Northern machinery; his rivers are navigated by Northern steamboats . . . ... It will become all one thing, or all the other." ... The difference between their views was that Seward believed the Union would become all one thing or all the other, but it would come "at the cost of civil war, if necessary....

• Word Count: 2247
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