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The Of General Stonewall Jackson
666 wordsThe Life of General Stonewall Jackson by Mary L. Williamson recounts the major things that happened in Thomas J. Jacksons life that led him to be known as one of the greatest generals in Americas history. Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson was born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia. Although he had parents, they died during the young years of his life. After the death of his parents Thomas J. Jackson was sent to uncle after uncle, until one of the uncles decided to raise this furious y...
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War Of 1812 Lake Champlain
488 wordsThe war of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain from June 1812 to December 1814 when the peace treaty was signed. It was in fact a war that once and for all confirmed American Independence. From the end of the American Revolution in 1783, the United States had been irritated by the failure of the British to withdraw from American territory along the Great Lakes. Since this conflict did not end peacefully, the United States declared War on Great Britain on June 12, 1812. Ev...
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Harpers Ferry General Lee
1,208 wordsThe Civil War, the battle of Antietam; what comes to mind when it is mentioned? To me the first thing that comes to mind is a bloody battle in our nations history. But what were the Leaders like? What did they think? How did they win and loose their battles? Having visited the battlefields and living in the area for 6 months, I've come to learn more about it and realize its purpose. General "Stonewall" Jackson is one pertinent general that comes to my mind. Another would be General Robert E. Lee...
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Harpers Ferry Union Troops
1,220 words... r. Also, if you think about it, Lee brought his troops across a river hindering reinforcements and then splitting his forces. Its like when you think of Ben Franklin and his arrows. One is weak, but 4 or so will last longer. Once McClellan got Special Order 191, which was the name for General Lees plan, he was excited. McClellan wrote President Lincoln and informed him of the situation and was very confident of success. General Jackson moved with great haste to Martinsburg and Harpers Ferry....
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Battle Of Gettysburg Army Of The Potomac
2,457 wordsThe American Civil War I. Background The groundwork for the Civil War was laid many years before its actual start on April 12, 1861 with the firing on Fort Sumpter. One of the main reasons for the war; slavery, had been going on since before the formation of the United States. However it wasn t until the early 1850 s that anyone had a real problem with slavery. From then on, it was only a matter of time before the greatest war ever fought on American soil would begin. In 1850, the Fugitive Slave...
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