Summary Of Civil War By Mary Chesnut

The Civil War. Louis P. Masur’s book, The civil War: a Concise History, Is a book that gives an overview of the civil war from 18 to 1800, Providing multiple causes an consequences that emerged from the war. The book begins by reviewing the origins of the war. Chapter one covers the issues between northern and southern states and the tension over right and slave possession. The tension created a conflict that raised a number of political, social, and military events that then proceeded into a battle to abolish slavery from the colonies.

Baker, a historian and professor of history at Goucher College and who was also featured in the Alexander Street American History video on The First Ladies: North and South, provides insight into the life of Mary Todd Lincoln during the Civil War. In her book Mary Todd Lincoln: A Biography, Jean Baker describes how Mary Lincoln showed her bravery and loyalty to her husband during the terrors of the Civil War. When Washington and the White House was under threat of an attack from the Confederates, she refused to flee for safety and leave her husband’s side. Furthermore, she would accompany Lincoln in reviewing the troops and regularly visit the Washington hospitals. During her visits, she would attempt to cheer and comfort the wounded soldiers as well as compose letters to the families of those who were unable to write for themselves.

Brown’s raid very much shocked and split the nation, though on a positive note, paved the way for Lincoln to become president; and it pushed the U.S. toward the civil

Howard Zinn’s unique perspective on American history and the beloved American heroes makes for an interesting story. His book, A People's History of the United States, paints history in a whole new light. While most teachers tell the story of the Jacksonian “era of the common man”, the other side is rarely looked at, the side that Zinn shows in the 10th chapter of his book “The Other Civil War”, and the era of the elite using the middle class to push the lower, working classes down. He also uses other like-minded historians like Christman, Miller, Myers, and Horwitz and historical events to support his claims. These claims are that throughout the 1830s and 1860s there was a class struggle going on between the poor workers of the nation and

Americans reacted to the secession crisis In 1850 Augusta County in Virginia were staunchly loyal to the Union, shifted loyalty late in the secession crisis of 1860 and 1861. Comparing local reactions to national politics with local views on the nature and unity of political communities more generally moves the decision to secede in April 1861. Cochran talks about the growing anxiety and uncertainty surrounding South Carolina's threat of secession and evaluates the South's readiness for a war and state of his financials as well as the health of his family (Augusta County: John H. Cochran to His Mother, December 11, 1860). He also enclosed letters detailing the state of the soldiers condition to the senate.

The book read was Partisans and Redcoats: The Southern Conflict that Turned the Tide of the American Revolution by Walter Edgar. This book touched on the conflicts and the battles that took place in the South Carolina backcountry, and its significance to the outcome of the American Revolution. It begins with touching on the political conflicts that lead to tensions between the two sides. Followed by, the British invasion to control and settle the territory. Early on, it is obvious how much pressure Britain put on the people who lived in the backcountry, but their techniques of intimidation and cruelty had an adverse effect on the South Carolinians.

In the book, I Survived The Battle Of Gettysburg, 1863, by Lauren Tarshis, two kids that are slaves for the south get there chance to be freed and be with the north. A boy named Thomas and his sister Birdie are slaves for the south. When they get there chance to be freed, they take the chance and make a run for it. When they reached the north, they met this boy who looked like there cousin Clem. The boy’s name was Henry, and henry took Thomas and Birdie to the north army, and told them they will be same there.

Many Americans believe the divine wisdom and devoted to Gods holy word; as it provides purpose and give stability to their lives. In Mark Noll’s book entitled The Civil War as a Theological Crisis, the religious leaders of that time leading up to the Civil War were unable to provide answers to some of the most difficult question of that era; does the Bible condone or does the Bible condemn slavery? Americans were at odds over the understanding of God’s divine word as both Northern and Southerners tried to find meaning on this war and what Gods role was in it. How could either side claim to have the support of God through his word for their position? Clashes over the interpretation of the Bible on slavery were matched during the era of the Civil

When Mary Anne arrived at the base, she was always being flirtatious with the soldiers because she was used to acting like that back at home. She was noted as being “perky and fresh-faced (96).” Mary Anne used to be a young girl who was always buoyant. She would wander around curiously, yet she remained cheerful. The soldiers had a great time talking to her because she was “very friendly (93).”

Furthermore, she was not only concerned about the whites’ racial prejudice but also did not stand for racism in the North. Frederick Douglass once said Abraham Lincoln was the first person who treated his equally. Lincoln’s and Douglass’s views differed from Davis’s because they did not consider the slaves

The Civil War was a very influential turning point in the history of the United States. The war not only strengthened the connection of the states, specifically between states in the north and south, but it also resulted in the end of the old way of life in the south, known as the old south. The way of life style in the Old South was loved by many, Rhett from Gone With the Wind being one of them. Rhett and his future wife, but current friend Scarlett were fleeing Atlanta after an attack from the north when Rhett told Scarlett that she was witnessing the end of the Old South. Rhett is truly speaking the truth in this scene.

Clara began her newest occupation immediately, with the help of an instructor, who demonstrated the proper approach for several machines. As the weeks began to mold together, Clara 's knowledge increased as well as her ambition, her desire to learn as much as possible became unconcealable. During an examination, Mr. Samuel Parsons, noticed excessive heat orginating from a machine. To inspect the machine, he inserted his arm to lift the machine to investigate the main cause, and almost immediately his arm was enveloped in flames.17Mr. Parsons fled from the building in terrifying screams as the fire raged on, and in a matter of three hours, nothing was left behind.

The Civil War opened up the field of nursing to women, breaking down yet another barrier of the strict gender roles placed on women during the nineteenth century. Women from both the North and the South joined the Civil War as both nurses and “matrons”. The comparison of the way Faust presents Northern and Southern women in the book Mothers of Inventions, lends insight on the similarities and differences between Union and Confederate nurses. According to Faust, Florence Nightingale influenced both Northern and Southern women decision to join nursing during the Civil War (pg 92).

Mary Boykin Chesnut was a prominent member of the upper-class society in the South during the Civil War. She was married to James Chesnut, the general of the South Carolina reserves. Mary Chesnut is the author of her Civil War diary which details the society of Southerners during the war. She had access to a great deal of information through her husband, and she relays this information through her diary. Mary Chesnut’s diary gives insight into pivotal events during the war and details her own opinions about the Civil War.

Civil War The year was 1861 and the first battle had already begun. The country was now divided as two teams, the confederates and the unions. I wasn’t looking forward to the upcoming battle that was about to happen. I sat in my tent in silence, thinking about what might happen.