The South’s One Huge Mistake When Seceding From The Union
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The Meaning of Liberty
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What The South Failed to Consider When Seceding: Liberty and The Constitution
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10 Interesting What If Questions
What if questions.
History of United States
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Matchlocks to Assault Rifles: Part 7, The Breech-loading Rifle and The Metal Cartridge (Page 2)
In this part I look at the development of the breechloader, to the point where it became practical for mass adoption by armies.
Matchlocks to Assault Rifles: Part 6, The Percussion-lock Minie Bullet Muzzle-loading Rifle (Page 2)
In this part I cover two inventions that unexpectedly made the muzzle-loading rifle a practical weapon for the mass of infantry and a key weapon in the American Civil War.
Glory Review
This is a review of the Civil War movie Glory that I wrote for extra credit in my History class. Enjoy!
Social and Economic Impacts of The Civil War
An essay explaining the toll the Civil War took on America, both socially and economically.
The Emancipation Proclamation, The Beginning of Freedom
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863 during the 3rd year of the Civil War. The proclamation declared “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states, “are, and henceforward shall be free.”
