...The Civil War More Americans died during the Civil War from 1861-1865 than in any other war, ever. While these dates may define the period of war action, in fact the Civil War was the result of a long, history of complex issues of such things as Constitutional interpretation, economics, and the ethics of slavery. Below are brief sketches of only a few of the memorable names from that era of U.S. history. Also online at the Smithsonian is a collection of Civil War photographs by Mathew Brady. Henry Clay (1777-1852) George Peter Alexander Healy (1813-1894) Oil on canvas, circa 1845, NPG.65.44 National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Transfer from the National Gallery of Art; gift of Andew W. Mellon, 1942 Henry Clay was one of the most influential congressmen of the early 1800s, with a political career that spanned nearly fifty years. Born in the midst of the American Revolution, he devoted his professional energy to the preservation of the union of the states in the stormy years preceding the Civil War. To that end, he crafted several key compromises between the North and the South, for which he became known as "The Great Pacificator." But even his legendary statesmanship could not keep war from erupting nine years after his death. Differing interpretations of the Constitution were at the heart of the Civil War. Clay and other supporters of the Union insisted that states were subject to federal authority, while others, most notably...
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...Slavery was the key issue for the southern states but in Lincoln’s opinion the more pressing issue was the preservation of the Union. If not the issue of slavery, than some other issue at some other time would be reason enough for the states to try and secede. Lincoln’s fervent hope was that he could avoid a war by keeping the state of Virginia in the Union. “Lincoln declared to the U.S. Congress, “The course taken in Virginia was the most remarkable-perhaps the most important.” This simple statement expresses Virginia’s exceptional place in the history of the secession movement and the eventual coming of civil war in America. Virginia was important for two major reasons: first, the especially prominent and distinguished role it played in early American history and, second, its strategic location. For these reasons Virginians were truly torn over the decision of whether or not to secede. Because Virginia was not only sandwiched geographically but also economically, socially, and culturally between the North and the South, her decision to leave the Union was a tumultuous, long-fought battle.”(Gillian Cote, pg. 1) One of the ways Lincoln hoped to keep Virginia in the Union was by offering command of his army to Robert E. Lee. Lincoln believed Robert E. Lee to be the best soldier in America, a committed, dedicated man with strong belief in the importance of the Union. Lincoln’s rationale was that if he chose Lee as his commander in chief of the Union army, this choice would send a message...
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...American Identity Paper Indica Mendoza February 27, 2014 HIS/110 Kerrin Conroy American Identity Paper Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecœur established in New York as John Hector St. John, was a French-American writer. He served in the French and Indian War as a surveyor in the French Colonial Militia, rising to the rank of lieutenant. Following the British defeat of the French Army in 1759, he moved to New York State. Later on buying a farm in Orange County, New York, where he grew as a farmer. St. John started to write about the life in the American colonies and the beginning of an American society. When the American Revolution war was going on, he had a tragic thing he had to take care of. He later tried to leave New York; St. John tried to leave the state to head back to France because of the health of his father. Along by his side was his son, he crossed British- American lines, where he was imprisoned as an American spy for three months without a hearing. Eventually, he was able to leave for Britain. In 1782, in London, he published a narrative essay entitled the Letters from an American Farmer it was a big hit he became a celebrated author the first to make a name for himself as an American author in Europe. The book goes on to describe how he viewed America and its people and how it began to develop its own ways and becoming its unique country. It also explained how the Europeans differ from Americans in several ways. Hector St. John gives example...
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...Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy Camp Pendleton, SMR Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 Telephone: (757) 491-5932 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunrise:0635 PLAN OF THE DAY Sunset: 1936 The Plan of the Day (POD) is an official document of Commonwealth ChalleNGe. Its contents reflect current guidance and orders from the Director and official organization announcements. All Commonwealth ChalleNGe staff is responsible for reading and understanding the information contained herein. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday – 31 August 2013 Corporate Landing events are shaded gray FIRST PASS BRIEFING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capt E. M. Chicoine, USN (Retired) DIRECTOR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Uniform of the Day: Cadre/Military Staff: BDU’s, ACU’s, NWU’s, MARPAT, Working...
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...turn into an hour in a half or more to travel the same distance. The construction is an ongoing process, continuing around the clock and does not guarantee smooth flow during hours that normally see low volumes of traffic. Jefferson Davis Highway also called route one and parallels I-95, has become a viable option to escape the gridlock. With the extra traffic that route one had to handle, it caused those who live on that stretch of road to adjust their activities. There were many concerns that had to be considered before work began. After extensive research of traffic patterns, pollution, noise, and other possible negative effects on the environment, it was concluded that it was a need for the highway upgrade. The State of Virginia along with the Virginia Department of Transportation ensured that the construction of the 95 extension did not...
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...Open Date 09-16-2013 Job Close Date Jobs close at 5pm EST. 09-20-2013 Job Type Detail Definition Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1 Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring Range Commensurate w/Experience ($24,479 min. - $54,653 max.) Agency Dept of Education (201) Agency Website Click Here for Agency Website Location Richmond (City) - 760 Sublocation Position Number 00183 Job Posting Number 0072369 Does this position have telework options? No Type of Recruitment Definition General Public - G Job Type Definition Full-Time (Salaried) Pay Band 03 Job Description ***Re-Advertisement*** The Virginia Department of Education is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to provide administrative support for the Planning, Administration, and Accountability Unit in the Office of Career and Technical Education Services (CTE). Responsibilities include managing the Web-based system for CTE review teams; verification of state and federal data; preparing routine correspondence; assisting in the coordination of meetings and professional development activities; preparing mass electronic mailings; preparing travel vouchers and other financial documents; and maintaining databases. Minimum Qualifications Considerable knowledge of general office organization, practices, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of English language, including...
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...1 Ghullam Yousaf Hist 1301 Prof. Juan Garner December 6, 2012 Book Review The book, “Abraham Lincoln and the second American Revolution” is mainly focused at the Civil War and how Lincoln was involved in most of the changes that happen during the War, For example the political and social issues, and the slaves that were liberated in the south. In this book McPherson tells us that president Lincoln was a conservative and a revolutionary. The War made Lincoln very popular because of his leadership ability and strategy. He is the most important president who fought to keep young stay whole. James McPherson best known for his prize winning book “Battle cry of Freedom,” which was the New York Times Book Review called one of top history writing. It is an account of the Civil War, which McPherson gathered in a sweep of events, which accounts the political, social, and culture aspects during the Civil War. In Abraham Lincoln and the Second Revolution, McPherson takes a different style of writing by offering a series of engaging essays on Lincoln and the Civil War that have rarely been discussed in such depth. McPherson displays his insight prose as he thoroughly examines the critical- themes of American history. He examines the President’s role as commander- in -chief of the Union forces explaining how Lincoln forged a national military strategy for victory. He exposes how Lincoln used parables and figurative language to...
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...In this report I compare two great historical figures: Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, steered the Union to victory in the American Civil War and abolished slavery, and the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. Abraham Lincoln was the President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis struggled to lead the Confederacy to independence in the U.S. Civil War. Lincoln was treasured by the African Americans and was considered an earthly incarnation of the Savior of mankind (DeGregorio 20-25). On the other hand, Davis was both admired and hated. Lincoln had a different view of how the U.S. should be in abolishing slavery. Davis was a politician, president of the Confederate States of America, and also a successful planter. He had beliefs for the South to continue in the old ways with slavery and plantations. Both Lincoln and Davis had strong feelings for the protection of their land (Arnold 55-57). Both Abraham and Jefferson Davis shared several differences and similarities. Lincoln was known to have an easy going and joking type attitude. In contrast, Davis had a temper such that when challenged, he simply could not back down (DeGregorio 89). Davis had been a fire-eater before Abraham Lincoln's election, but the prospect of Civil War made him gloomy and depressed. Fifty- three years old in 1861, he suffered from a variety of ailments such as fever, neuralgia, and inflamed eye, poor digestion, insomnia...
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...Patrick Henry's Biblically Charged Speech Patrick Henry utilizes advance oratory skills, and various literary devices to illustrate his "Give me Liberty or give me death!" speech to members of the Virginia legislature. Henry possesses an impressive ability to speak to the hearts of men. His fiery passion combined with biblical passages outline a common theme that implies God sanctions his cause. Henry uses metaphors to invoke prevocational images to give his words life, and foreshadowing to allude what is to come if decisive actions are not taken. Henry and many representatives in the Virginia legislative were slave owners. This encourages Henry to utilize slavery to instill fear and anger in these proud men because the mere thought of being considered a slave is unconscionable. In the beginning of his speech, Henry very respectfully presents his argument to the president and the legislature at the second Virginia Convention. His challenge is to present abundantly radical ideas without alienating his audience as Henry states, "...no man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism." Some regarded him as non-patriotic because of his far-reaching ideas with respect to the parliament, King George III, and his position on going to war with England. Henry eloquently continues to address them by utilizing metaphors hoping to invoke logic and emotional responses. This is evident as Henry states, "...different men often see the same subject in different lights." ...
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...disability, has the right to nurturing, personalized care supported by those who love them. If you are facing the challenges of finding high-quality care for your loved one, and need the support of a Waiver or other program, there are resources available for you. Get in touch with us to find out about the Medicaid Waiver programs that may be available to help you provide for the care of your loved one. There are also community-driven programs that can help you to find the resources and assistance to encourage a high quality of life for your child, elderly parent, or other loved one. More info about DMAS’s Letter on Managed Care Organization (MCO) Moms in Motion is a proud Sponsor! Bag & Bingo for Lutheran Family Services of Virginia 11.8.14 4pm Winchester, VA Free Conference LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY Learn, Live, Work, and Play! 11.15.14 8:30a-4:30p Rich VA Wings for All - A free airport rehearsal program at Dulles Int'l and Ronald Reagan Nat. Airports. Nov 1st & Nov 8th. Stay informed on Virginia's Waiver Redesign Initiative - Email listserve...
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...New and the Chesapeake’s both had significant and similar purpose to escape from Europe and make states that can allow their own freedom. However, in time both regions began to change and in most ways different in many divisions. Many of these changes or differences such as purpose for freedom, the climate and the environment, and political and economic structures through the changes. Each of these changed the regions own perspective and back ground thus making these regions very different in was unimaginable. Both purposes for each of the colonist had one goal to gain freedom of religion from the Restrictions in Europe’s. New England of which wanted to separate from the angelican church. The angelican church in was way had a very slow reformation thus making the moderate puritans. New Connecticut or the blue state laws was actually founded again by puritans full with ambition and energy to make the state. A state threats these puritans also known to be separatist. Rhode island an exception was also founded for the religious reasons. Founded by a brave man roger wiliams having the same will for the freedom of worship. Chesapeake own purpose is of course had a whole different purpose likewise in a more economical perspective. This region by far had very greedy and shallow minded ideals in economics. Jamestown was founded was by the greed for gold itself. Many in a cruel and terrible way went through a starving time. The use of indentured servant was a ideal by...
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...THE NEW WORLD In 1609 King James I commissioned the Virginia Company with colonizing North America between the 35th and 45th parallels. The Chesapeake and New England colonies would emerge as the cornerstones of America. The two colonies navigated the world in sight of different objectives, but ultimately through their economic triumphs and the social and political hardships, these colonies would eventually develop into stability. In an effort to financially benefit Europe, the Chesapeake colony settler’s main objectives were to find gold, silver, a cure for syphilis and a passageway to Asia. The New England colony differed from that of the Chesapeake colony as their main purpose as separatists were to pursue the freedom to worship. After spending nearly a decade in the Netherlands, although fulfilling religious goals, they realized that their children were becoming more Dutch than English. They sold all the land they owned in Europe to finance their voyage for free worship. Nonetheless, both colonies journey was funded by the London Company to make their initial voyage. Even though the mission was different for both colonies they both shared a detrimental first winter. Both colonies also relied on native Indian support for supplies and food to ensure survival. Farming was absolutely essential for both colonies to master, and quickly. Religion was found in both colonies and played a serious role in society. In Jamestown you would find Protestants and Catholics, while...
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...retaliate. “They provided a military reserve needed to intimidate the Indians…”(Taylor 86). But they eventually had enough years of torment that they decided to just come together as one and take over by causing the Spaniards to flee and also killing off some of them as well. The second topic that stood out to me was the establishment of Jamestown by the English colonist. After the new King James I succeeded Queen Elizabeth in 1603 and after a peace treaty with Spain was signed in 1604, “the great merchants and lawyers of London took a new interest in colonizing Virginia” (Taylor 130). King James granted a group of London investors a charter to go ahead and colonize and govern Virginia. They set out for Virginia from England in three vessels and decided to take the standard circle route southwest, “via the trade winds to the Canaries, westward to the West Indies, and then north with the Gulf Stream to Virginia. They arrived to Chesapeake Bay on April 26,1607 and established the new settlement of Jamestown about sixty miles down the James River by a marsh on the north bank. They decided to call the river James and the settlement Jamestown so that they could...
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...Conclusion Chattanooga choo-choo * fall and winter lows approach the Appalachian mountain by a path from the deep south and travels through eastern Kentucky, Tennessee, undergo changes for the worse after they ride northeast along Clumberland plateau, then cross the Appalachian. By the time these lows make it to North Carolina or Virginia, heavy snow, rain, or freezing rain can hit the areas along the storm seem to form so often in eastern Tennessee. Travel far east. * Why does this happen * Up high in the atmosphere, the jet core that created the storm in the first place can surge ahead of the sluggish storm progress at the surface, and move to the northeast. Then the jet core can draw the surface low along and behind its same general track, causing the low to re-intensify as it catches u and once again meet up with the core’s lifting forces Accident * On July 24 1994 a Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six took off on an IFR Flight plan heading to Alabama * Shortly taking off runway 18, witnesses heard two loud noises and sound of engine stopping abruptly one minute after takeoff. * The automated weather observation system reported : ceiling of 100feet, sky obscured, visibility less than ¼ miles * Only survivor said that airplane hit two trees before hitting the ground and caught fire * Problem * Pilot neither requested nor received an IFR clearance prior to departure * Large area of high pressure was over the southeastern quadrant...
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...Because people were living longer, New England had a higher white population in 1700 than Maryland and Virginia, despite the fact that only 21,000 colonists arrived in New England compared to the 120,000 that went to the Chesapeake Bay colonies in the seventeenth century (Textbook). Virginia had problems immediately after being colonized. The land was low and the water was brackish, so people couldn’t drink it. On top of this, malarial mosquitoes swarmed the area and spread diseases. From 1618-1624, it’s estimated that 28 percent of the population died each year (Document 8). Most people lived along the James River estuary, and many of these people died of disease each year. Interestingly, nearly half the colony lived in a freshwater/saltwater zone. However, the freshwater/saltwater zone had a...
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