...organized effort by a government or other large organization to stop or defeat something that is viewed as dangerous or bad (War, 2016).” War consists of a lot of violence, and unfortunately we as a society, think that is the best way to get our point across and the best way to solve problems. It is a situation that affects so many people. Not just those involved in the actual fighting in the war, but their families, their friends, and each country included in the war. When we send soldiers in to fight a battle, a lot of them will not make it back home to see their loved ones again. They may not even understand or agree with the reason behind the war. They just know they were called to serve their country and that’s what they will do. Based on the history of the United States of America, we have been at war for about 90% of the time since 1776. Some of the wars that have been instrumental within our history and that I will be discussing are World War 1, Battle of the Bull Run and Crusade. The process of warfare throughout the ages of time has evolved substantially; and these changes that have been implemented have drastically changed the way that we as a society view war and all that it entails. Let me say that since I have been a part of two wars I can say there are changes that have and will effect...
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...The First Battle of Bull Run The First Battle of Bull Run is also known as the Battle of Manassas. This important Battle was fought on July 21st 1861, near the city of Manassas located in Prince William County in the state of Virginia; at an important railroad junction located twenty five miles west of Washington DC. The conflict was between the Union which were the northern states and the Confederates which were the southern states. It was the first major battle of the Civil war and it lasted 4 years, from 1861 to 1865. Two months after the confederate fired up Fort Sumter, the north press and public was very anxious for the Union army to march towards Richmond as planned in order to meet the Confederate Congress on July 20. President Abraham Lincoln ordered General McDowell to prepare an offensive army that would attack decisively the Confederate forces in order to end the war quickly. Lincoln thought that this could be his last chance to the massive military force before he lost it. The main reason why all this conflict started was because of General Beauregard and his army attacked Fort Sumter battle in Charleston Harbor, North Carolina. It was very devastating, so the Union began to plan. The north commanded by General McDowell and the south commanded by General Beauregard and General Johnston began preparing for war by marching their armies around Manassas Junction. Their main plan was to stop General Beauregard and his army from continuing their attacks on the north...
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...1 History 1301 Central Texas College Selwyn Johnson The Battle of Bull Run Mr. Etheridge 2 The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a major war between the states of the United States, “The Union”, led by President Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right to secession and the eleven Southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the Confederate States of America, led by President Jefferson Davis. (Carnes, Garraty, pg. 392) The First Battle of Bull Run (named after the closest body of water), also known as the First Battle of Manassas (named after the closest town), took place on July 21, 1861, and was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Unseasoned Union Army troops under Brigadier General Irvin McDowell advanced against the Confederate Army under Brigadier General Joseph E. Johnston and P.G.T Beauregard at Manassas, Virginia, and despite early successes, were routed and forced to retreat back to Washington, D.C. (R.M Johnston) On the morning of July 21, divisions under David Hunter and Samuel P. Heintzelman crossed Sudley Springs and swept back the Confederate left flank. All that stood in the path of the 6,000 Union soldiers were Confederate Colonel Nathan Evans and his reduced brigade of 900 men. Evans had been informed of the Union flanking movement and had hastily led most of his men from their position fronting the Stone Brigade to a new location on the slopes of Matthews Hill, a...
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...spotted flying the United States flag, but the hopes that were raised by this were false: the ships were in The battle died away after nightfall, but picked up again the following morning. Again, the barracks caught fire, and the flagstaff was shot away in early afternoon, the flag having to be raised instead on a hastily put together staff on the ramparts. At this point, Louis Wigfall, a former U.S. senator and one of Beauregard’s aides, traveled to the fort, without his commander’s knowledge, to find out whether the fall of the flag was in fact a sign of surrender. Even though this was not Anderson’s idea initially, negotiations between the two men did result in a surrender, and the flag was lowered and replaced with a white sheet. The Battle of Bull Run-This was the first major land battle of the Civil War. General McDowell conceived a fairly elaborate plan to attack the Confederate army commanded by his former West Point classmate, General P.G.T. Beauregard. For his part, Beauregard also had a complex plan. In the end, the plans of both generals fell apart, and actions by individual commanders and small units of soldiers determined the outcome. In the early phase of the battle the Union Army seemed to be beating the disorganized Confederates, but the rebel army managed to rally. General Thomas J. Jackson’s brigade of Virginians helped turn the tide of the battle, and Jackson that day received the everlasting nickname “Stonewall” Jackson. Counterattacks...
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...The second battle of Bull Run (The second battle of Manassas) was fought in August 28-30 in 1862 at Bull Run near Manassas in Prince William County, Virginia. This was the second time the union and confederate forces had met at Bull Run. This was a much larger scale battle than the First battle of Bull Run, which was fought in July 1861 on much of the same ground during the American Civil War. This war alone was one bloodiest war during the civil war that out of 62,000 engaged Union soldiers only 14,000 survived and out of 50,000 engaged Confederate soldiers only 8,000 survived but the outcome was a confederate victory. John Pope was appointed to a newly formed Virginia army by Abraham Lincoln and was instructed to defend Washington and the...
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...Potomac and the Army of Virginia, and this first volume chronicles the early years under the command of General McClellan. * The First Corps was originally the Confederate Army of the Potomac, under the command of Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard. It fought under this name at the First Battle of Manassas, then merged with Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate Army of the Shenandoah and the entire force was called the Army of the Potomac. This army was composed of two wings, or commands; the first commanded by Beauregard, and the second commanded by Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith, with Johnston in overall command. On June1, 1862, Robert E. Lee took command of the Army of the Potomac following Johnston's wounding during Battle of Seven Pines, and shortly afterwards this army would be known as the Army of Northern Virginia.[1] Lee re-organized the army as two "wings" (corps were not legally allowed by the Confederate Congress until September 18),[2] with Longstreet in charge of the first wing and Lt. Gen.Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson in charge of the second. This arrangement would continue until the mortal wounding of Jackson at Chancellorsville and Lee splitting the Second Corps. A Third Corps was created from about half of the Second combined with a division from the First. Longstreet would be in charge of First Corps up to the Overland Campaign in May 1864, when he was severely wounded in The Wilderness. Maj. Gen. Richard H. Anderson took the First Corps until Longstreet's return in October...
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...Case 9-1: Disney’s America Theme Park: the Third Battle of Bull Run What are the key issues that Eisner must consider in this situation from a government relations perspective? The key issues include the location of Eisner’s envisioned historical theme park. The state of Virginia is deeply filled with many events marked in American history such as the homes of four of the first five U.S. presidents, in addition to being the site of more than two-dozen civil war battlefields. Another key issue was the commotion and traffic that this theme park would create. As visitors will travel from many places to visit Disney America, Disney would have to predict when the highway will be most at traffic while putting in mind that many residents of Virginia use this highway, knowing it is already very crowded most of the time. Another major side effect of this traffic would be the heavily increased air pollution. When Disney confirmed that they would build the park in Prince William County, the biggest key issue of all arose: opposition. Many people were alarmed and concerned that this project would destroy many of America’s national marks of history and would be replaced by a theme park full of amusement. Many people did not have faith that Disney would be able to portray a full and clear, understandable image of American History, seeing as their other parks specialize in amusement and entertainment. Another economic key issue that many anti-Disney groups were doubting, was the number...
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...Soon the effectiveness of this operation has been demonstrated when I received information concerning the movements of General Irvin McDowell’s army shortly before the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. This message was then been sent to General Pierre G.T. Beauregard. General Beauregard requested extra troops from General Joseph Johnston’s nearby command, helping the Confederates score a dramatic victory against the Yankees in the first major battle of the war. Yet, it was still a fierce and bloody battle. It resulted around 400 Confederate soldiers were killed, 13 were reported missing and around 1600 soldiers were wounded This should be one of the greatest things I have done for the Confederate. The victory of the first battle was a shock to many in the North and it gave our people a surge of confidence. This is how the war commences, and I do not know when it is going to end. I intent to establish and maintain a continuous correspondence with Virginia, and reveal certain contemplated military movements of the enemy in time to have them thwarted by our...
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...What are the key issues that Eisner must consider in this situation from a government relations perspective? The key issues include the location of Eisner’s envisioned historical theme park. The state of Virginia is deeply filled with many events marked in American history such as the homes of four of the first five U.S. presidents, in addition to being the site of more than two-dozen civil war battlefields. Another key issue was the commotion and traffic that this theme park would create. As visitors will travel from many places to visit Disney America, Disney would have to predict when the highway will be most at traffic while putting in mind that many residents of Virginia use this highway, knowing it is already very crowded most of the time. Another major side effect of this traffic would be the heavily increased air pollution. When Disney confirmed that they would build the park in Prince William County, the biggest key issue of all arose: opposition. Many people were alarmed and concerned that this project would destroy many of America’s national marks of history and would be replaced by a theme park full of amusement. Many people did not have faith that Disney would be able to portray a full and clear, understandable image of American History, seeing as their other parks specialize in amusement and entertainment. Another economic key issue that many anti-Disney groups were doubting, was the number of jobs Disney promised to give. One campaign that took place in hope...
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...Weaponry Since many of the soldiers who participated in the first battle of Bull Run were state volunteers, they were armed with whatever the state government provided them. Many soldiers were issued smooth bore weapons at the beginning of the war. As it progressed, more and more soldiers were armed with rifled weapons, being more accurate and far superior to smooth bore rifles. For the past 150 years, the soldier’s weapon of choice was the .69 caliber smooth bore musket. These rifles were inaccurate and did not have an effective killing range (100-200 yards). A lot of luck went into the soldier’s marksmanship. In the days prior, Napoleonic tactics were commonplace on the battlefield. In this fashion, soldiers lined up side by side and fired a volley of lead into the enemy’s direction, each rank taking turns to reload while the other fired. This tactic was effective in its own right, causing high casualties to both sides. During the civil war however, good soldiers were hard to find, and advancements in technology allowed them to use tactics and weaponry that helped keep soldiers alive on the battlefield. Advancements in the weaponry used during the First battle of the Bull Run made a significant difference in many aspects of the battle. Rifles used in the battle looked identical to the ones previously used, but with one key change: rifling. Rifled weapons have groves cut inside the barrel that cause the projectile to spin as it leaves the muzzle of the weapon. This barrel groove...
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...Hoffman Dr. Jack 5 Alexis Hoffman Dr. Jack English 2B 30 November 2014 “The Impact of Civil Wars’ First Battle: Bull Run” A couple months before 1861, Confederate troops had attacked Fort Sumter and as a result began the series of battles known as the Civil War. Inspired by earlier winnings made by Union troops in western Virginia, the famous president Lincoln commanded General Irvin McDowell to make an army that would attack quickly and efficiently toward the south and create a route to Richmond. That would result in ending the war extremely fast. The battle would begin with an attack on more than 20,000 Confederate soldiers. Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard (P.G.T) had set up camp near Manassas Junction, Virginia (25 miles from Washington, D.C.) along a river known as Bull Run....
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...The Trustbuster If asked how many presidents are featured on face of Mount Rushmore and what where their names, what percentage of people in the United States would know? Many would say the first presidents that came to mind; for example one might guess George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and perhaps even Thomas Jefferson. However, most would forget the fourth and maybe most important: Theodore Roosevelt. Americas twenty-fourth president was a man of many qualities. He was a graduate of Harvard, an avid hunter, an athlete, and published writer. He possessed these qualities and many more that shaped who he was as a person and president, allowing him to influence many with his ideas. For example, he coined the phrase; “speak softly, but carry a big stick,” a quote that in a way summarizes who he was and how he conducted his presidency. Through examination and extensive research of Theodore Roosevelt’s life and specific accomplishments, it has become clear how influential teddies works as president have been on America today. Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27, 1858 in Gramercy, New York. He was the second of four children and the son of Theodore Roosevelt Sr. To his parent’s dismay, Teddy was a sickly asthmatic child that was bed- ridden for the majority of his early years. Some say he had polio but other sources had conflicting facts and evidence. As a result, Teddy spent the majority of his time reading and writing. He was primarily home-schooled and excelled in most...
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...Take A Stand: War Samuel A. Olivas Grand Canyon University: CWV-301 June 13, 2015 Where would America be if brave men and women didn’t sacrifice themselves in the greatest wars known to date? This is a huge question a lot of people do not ask themselves. A debate resides today whether war is right or wrong. I take my stand for war. Freedom seems to have lost its importance among the citizens of the United States. Many individuals or groups look at war and only see death, but its what they don’t see that makes the biggest impact and that’s the purpose. A man or woman who has served their country gets ready for battle not for their family, but for the cause. The purpose of this paper is written to inform about major wars taken place in the bible, history, and currently. Firstly, I will explain how War in the bible relates to war in the past. Secondly, I will explain the history of two wars and their significance. Lastly, I will explain the war we currently are in and why it’s crucial that we never give up. A man just laid down his life for you, would you for someone else? WAR: THE BIBLE The Bible has many wars through the Old Testament; we must take a closer look at Egypt vs. Israel. In Egypt Pharaoh had the people of Israel under his control. The Israelites were beaten, whipped, and killed. They were put to work on the Egyptian city. This bondage was held for years until a man named Moses stepped in for God. Moses states in Exodus 5:1, “ let his people go”. In Egypt...
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...predominantly through my dad. Alcohol was pretty much a staple in my family as I’m sure it is in many families all over the world. It wasn’t weird that whenever family was together everyone was drinking. It was just what it was and it was normal for us. I thought everyone’s dad was just like my dad, and my dad was awesome. All the time I would hear “shh don’t tell mom, just get in the car” and we would go out and have fun and everything was great, most of the time. But it came with serious problems, but only being a kid I thought screaming, yelling, and getting hit when you were out of line was just how things were. This essay is in no way meant to paint my dad in a bad light. As of right now my dad and I live together in a small apartment and I can honestly say he is my best friend, but it’s been a long battle of recovery that I possibly cannot explain in a short essay. So I will give you snapshot of what substance abuse can lead too and how it can affect a family. If you were to classify my dad or fit him into one the thousands of stereotypes out there you would have called him a functioning drunk. In a social setting he was always the happy guy who always had a little too much, but everyone liked him. He always worked and held a good blue collar job, so does that count as being responsible? I always had a bed to sleep in and something to eat. I was able to play sports and he would surprise me, my brother and sister with an occasional gift. We weren’t rich but with all the “extra-curricular”...
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...Research Essay English Comp Cruel Games Dogs are human’s best friends. While some people choose to treat dogs with kindness and respect, others are mistreating dogs by using them for their entertainment. Dog fighting is still occurring today. It is big business in many parts of the county. This often happens in areas where there is poverty. Dog fighting is seen as “the quick” money. Some highly organized groups even use a secret dialect called the “Cajon Dictionary” on social network sites to plan fighting events discretely. This cruelty is also most often linked between more crimes including; illegal firearms possession, drug trafficking, gambling, spousal and child abuse, rape, and homicide. Regardless of if you can make money from it or not, dog fighting is a very cruel activity that should never occur anywhere in the world. A dog cannot speak for itself and say, “Stop!” That’s why more people need to be aware of this epidemic and see what is being done to help end it. Ancient Romans pitted dogs against each other in gladiatorial contests, but dogs have also played practical roles in society. Dogs have long been used as hunting companions, defenders of property and protectors of livestock against poachers and wild animals. They play key roles in military and K-9 police units. French bulldogs and Old Boston Bulldogs killed household vermin and therefore made valuable pets. “In England, bulldogs that were crossbred with terriers were forced to attack bulls or a bear...
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