During the time Surrounding the Civil War, African American slaves and northern citizens had anticipated the official end of slavery. Initially during this time there was only one man who had the authority to end the existence of the gruesome institution once and for all. The man in question was Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was elected President of the U.S in 1861. Being that he was the elected...
Many people believed Lincoln was a good man and one who should be honored but while there are those who believe he was great, there are others who find his ideals nonsensical. Abraham Lincoln had a vision that transcended mere thought, he believed in equality of all people, which to the south was unacceptable. Abraham Lincoln only wanted the country to stay together, believing that a split was destruction...
The Emancipation Proclamation played a pivotal role in the progression of the American Civil War. This document was the first major action in getting rid of the institution of slavery in the United States. Though Abraham Lincoln did not receive open arms when creating this document, he did bring a new since of freedom to the African Americans in the country. This document had two sides, one side believed...
After examining the document To Colored Men, it can be said that this document explains what happened after the slaves were finally emancipated. The document goes on to describe the laws that were put in place to protect and enforce anti-slavery and some of the consequences if these laws were not followed. Also contained in this document are a few responses to the emancipation of slaves put in place...
General George McClellan's inability to secure victory on the battlefield in the summer of 1862 added turmoil to an already fragile situation. Many northern politicians were frustrated with the general's performance, not to mention their anguish over a costly war that was once expected to be a quick victory. Dick Yates, Governor of Illinois, emphasized through speeches and private letters...