James Longstreet / Confederate General - Civil War
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In 10 pages, the author discusses the confederate general, James Longstreet giving an informative overview of the man and the war. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: longstree

Juveniles During The American Civil War
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A 6 page research paper on juveniles coming of age during the American Civil war. The paper looks at family dynamic changes during this time and how juveniles had to respond to these changes by taking over adult responsibilities—to the point of sons replacing their fathers on the battlefield. The writer demonstrates how the family dynamic was carried into war because of the youth of these soldiers, and posits that this dynamic ultimately led to a justification for coming of age in war.
Filename: Cvwarjuv.wps

Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia / Its Role in the Civil War
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A 4 page review of the importance of Kennesaw Mountain in the Civil War. Emphasizes the fortified nature of the mountain and recounts Sherman's failure to claim it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPkennas.wps

Manifest Destiny: Precursor to the Civil War
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A 5 page discussion of the contribution of the ideology of manifest destiny, the belief in a divine right for the stronger to dominate the weaker, in the outbreak of the Civil War. Recounts the major events leading up to the war including the 1846-1848 war with Mexico, the Secession Crisis of November 1860-April 1861, the annexation of Texas, the Wilmot Proviso, expansionism, the repeal of the Missouri Compromise and the Presidential election of 1860. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Post Civil War Reconstruction Policies
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A 12 page review of the years following the Civil War and the Reconstruction policies which were in place. Contrasts the goals and policies of Congress with those of Presidents Lincoln and his successor President Andrew Johnson. Emphasizes the impacts of these policies on the reentry of the Southern states to the Union and to the blacks who have been freed by the War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPrcnstn.wps

Reasons For The Northern Victory in the American Civil War
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A 5 page paper that discusses the reasons for the Northern victory in the American Civil War. This paper is based on the belief that the same economic, political and military structures that were imperative to the onset of the aggressions between the North and South were also reasons for the Northern victory. Bibliography with 3 sources cited.
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Stone Mountain Georgia / A Role in the Civil War?
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A 4 page review of the possible role Stone Mountain Georgia played in the Civil War. Reveals that little of substance is available on this role since no major battles occurred here. Ties in the historic importance of the area, the role of the railroad there, and the role of the community as a Civil War enlistment office. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPStoneM.wps

The American Civil War
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In 9 pages the author discusses the American Civil War. There was nothing 'civil' about the Civil War, which is also known as the War Between the States. It was a war where neighbor fought neighbor and brother fought brother. There was a painful division of families and friends just as there was a division of the North and the South. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The American Civil War / Political Division & More
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A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the major issues that led to the American Civil War. This paper suggests that while slavery was an issue, there were many other factors that lent themselves towards divisions between the North and South. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Amcivwar.wps

The Civil War
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In 5 pages, the author discusses the events and causes that lead to the Civil War. Many issues were prominent in the Civil War. They include slavery, Lincoln's elections and his assassination, the careers of the various generals, major battles and minor battles, the dominating forces, and other important catalysts, effects and results. The stage of the times was set with a drama with an intense story line of brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor and state against state in that war of all wars, the Civil War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PCcivwar.rtf

The Civil War: Strengths and Weaknesses of the North and South
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A 5 page discussion of the reasons behind the outcome of the U.S. Civil War. Details differences in manpower and industrialization which determined the victor and the loser. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Emancipation Proclamation
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The Civil War was the most devastating event in the history of the United States. The political, social and economic effects of that particular war are still being felt today. The 'cause' of the Civil War is generally understood to be the controversy surrounding slavery and the abolition of that institution. This 12 page paper explores the social, political and economic forces leading to the Emancipation Proclamation. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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