Articles related to "Confederacy"
Cherokee & the Confederacy
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
civil war • indian territory • cherokee • stand watie • john ross
The Civil War was not just a white man's war...it involved dozens of Native American tribes, which fought for their own independence. This is the story of the Cherokee.
civil war • indian territory • cherokee • stand watie • john ross
Ghosts of the Confederacy and the Notion of the Lost Cause
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
Rekindling the Six Fires
Rather than watch his people fade into history, Handome Lake started a new religion that provided the Iroquois Confederacy with a cultural revival.
hansome lake • iroquois confederacy • six nations • longhouse • cultural revival among the iroquois
Rather than watch his people fade into history, Handome Lake started a new religion that provided the Iroquois Confederacy with a cultural revival.
hansome lake • iroquois confederacy • six nations • longhouse • cultural revival among the iroquois
A Confederacy of Dunces
John Kennedy Toole's prize-winning novel from 1980 is still fresh today. A sadly comic masterpiece, it also serves up a nostalgic look at the New Orleans that once was.
confederacy of dunces • john kennedy toole • new orleans • big easy • obesity
John Kennedy Toole's prize-winning novel from 1980 is still fresh today. A sadly comic masterpiece, it also serves up a nostalgic look at the New Orleans that once was.
confederacy of dunces • john kennedy toole • new orleans • big easy • obesity
Ganiekeh and Iroquois Confederacy
Sometimes a family can subvert aboriginal law for their own ends within the economy of the dominant culture. Kahentinetha Bear writes about the situation in Ganiekeh.
mohawk • six nations • iroquois confederacy • mohawk nation • ganiekeh
Sometimes a family can subvert aboriginal law for their own ends within the economy of the dominant culture. Kahentinetha Bear writes about the situation in Ganiekeh.
mohawk • six nations • iroquois confederacy • mohawk nation • ganiekeh
The Confederacy of Little Turtle
Organizing a loose alliance of Indian tribes, Miami Chief Little Turtle became the greatest threat to American dominance in the Northwest territories.
little turtle • michikinikwa • miami indians • chippewa • ottawa
Organizing a loose alliance of Indian tribes, Miami Chief Little Turtle became the greatest threat to American dominance in the Northwest territories.
little turtle • michikinikwa • miami indians • chippewa • ottawa
Election of 1860 and Secession
Many considered the fate of the union to rest upon the election of 1860.
secession • civil war • north • south • confederacy
Many considered the fate of the union to rest upon the election of 1860.
secession • civil war • north • south • confederacy
The Civil War: Why? - Compare and Contrast
Two books that delve into the question of the cause of the Civil War are A House Divided by Richard Sewell and The Political Crisis of the 1850s by Michael Holt. Each book approaches the question from totally different perspectives. Each of the arguments will be dealt with in turn and it is up to the reader to decide which he or she believes is credible, perhaps it will be decided neither is.
civil war cause • book critique • slavery • political conflict • union
Two books that delve into the question of the cause of the Civil War are A House Divided by Richard Sewell and The Political Crisis of the 1850s by Michael Holt. Each book approaches the question from totally different perspectives. Each of the arguments will be dealt with in turn and it is up to the reader to decide which he or she believes is credible, perhaps it will be decided neither is.
civil war cause • book critique • slavery • political conflict • union
The Lincoln/Douglas Debates
The debates that transpired between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas would have a tremendous impact on the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. Lincoln’s performance in the debates, which were widely covered and well reported in the press, catapulted him to political prominence throughout the free states and within the leadership of the Republican party. The two men would meet again in the Presidential election of 1860 and the result would be very different. It was at this point that the numerous Southern states which had promised to secede from the Union if Lincoln was elected President followed thru and did exactly that. Civil War was at the doorstep.
civil war • lincoln • douglas • union • confederacy
The debates that transpired between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas would have a tremendous impact on the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. Lincoln’s performance in the debates, which were widely covered and well reported in the press, catapulted him to political prominence throughout the free states and within the leadership of the Republican party. The two men would meet again in the Presidential election of 1860 and the result would be very different. It was at this point that the numerous Southern states which had promised to secede from the Union if Lincoln was elected President followed thru and did exactly that. Civil War was at the doorstep.
civil war • lincoln • douglas • union • confederacy
The Wolf Pit: Two Horrors of the Civil War
The Wolf Pit, by Marly Youmans, tells two unrelated stories from the Civil War era: one of a Confederate soldier; the other of a mute mulatto slave woman. With vivid description and emotion, Youmans depicts the horrors of war, including war prison camps, as well as the injustices in a slave’s life.
civil war • confederacy • virginia • slavery • mulatto
The Wolf Pit, by Marly Youmans, tells two unrelated stories from the Civil War era: one of a Confederate soldier; the other of a mute mulatto slave woman. With vivid description and emotion, Youmans depicts the horrors of war, including war prison camps, as well as the injustices in a slave’s life.
civil war • confederacy • virginia • slavery • mulatto
What a Character!
"Confederacy of Dunces" is a wonderful book full of memorable characters, illustrating the genius of a master taken too soon.
john kennedy toole • confederacy of dunces • ignatius j. reilly • new orleans • books
"Confederacy of Dunces" is a wonderful book full of memorable characters, illustrating the genius of a master taken too soon.
john kennedy toole • confederacy of dunces • ignatius j. reilly • new orleans • books
Civil War Horses
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
civil war • horses • confederacy • army horsemasters • confederate cavalry
Army horsemasters were helpless to halt the misery of Federal and Confederate horses. Equine casualties were great on both sides.
civil war • horses • confederacy • army horsemasters • confederate cavalry
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 3
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
Port Hudson Site of Longest Siege
Recognizing the need to protect the Mississippi River, Confederate forces chose Port Hudson, La., as their southernmost defense of the waterwway. It wasn't enough.
port hudson • la. • longest siege • american military history • battle of baton rouge
Recognizing the need to protect the Mississippi River, Confederate forces chose Port Hudson, La., as their southernmost defense of the waterwway. It wasn't enough.
port hudson • la. • longest siege • american military history • battle of baton rouge
Wars: The French and English
History of the US-Canadian Border, known as the Medicine Line to the Aboriginal people
aboriginals • oneida • tuscarora • haudenosaunee iroquois confederacy • aboriginals called the us-canadian border
History of the US-Canadian Border, known as the Medicine Line to the Aboriginal people
aboriginals • oneida • tuscarora • haudenosaunee iroquois confederacy • aboriginals called the us-canadian border
Why the South Lost or How the North Won? : A Perception of the American Civil War
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 2
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
This article is a continuation as to how the Civil War has been interpreted and those factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • united states history • american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • confederate states of america
Ohio Indian Wars
After his first defeat, American President George Washington ordered an even larger invasion of Indian territory in 1791.
little turtle • miami confederacy • ohion indian wars • general arthur st. clair • wabash river
After his first defeat, American President George Washington ordered an even larger invasion of Indian territory in 1791.
little turtle • miami confederacy • ohion indian wars • general arthur st. clair • wabash river
The Sandusky Conference
In the summer of 1793, Indian representatives and U.S. commissioners gathered in Sandusky, Ohio to discuss a settlement to the Ohio Indian Wars...
sandusky conference • little turtle • general anthony wayne • ohio indian wars • george washington
In the summer of 1793, Indian representatives and U.S. commissioners gathered in Sandusky, Ohio to discuss a settlement to the Ohio Indian Wars...
sandusky conference • little turtle • general anthony wayne • ohio indian wars • george washington
Varina Howell Davis
Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.
civil war • jefferson davis • mrs. jefferson davis • varina howell davis • natchez
Some interesting facts about the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Howell Davis...from her early days in Mississippi to her last years in New York City.
civil war • jefferson davis • mrs. jefferson davis • varina howell davis • natchez
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Jim Bridger, part 2
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
Fort Bridger becomes an important stopping place on the Oregon Trail until the Mormons run him out. The Mormons destroy the fort but the Army takes it over and rebuilds it. It is finally abanded by the Army in 1890. Bridger retires from the fur trade and settles on a farm in Missouri until his death in 1881.
bridger • oregon • green river • uintah mountains • mormons
The Railroad, part 8
The Big 4 and the Central Pacific railroad determine that the Sierra Mountains start 23 miles further out on the flat lands in order to get additional funding from the government. The Civil War causes an incredible inflation on railroad supplies.
railroad • sierra • crocker • huntington • stanford
The Big 4 and the Central Pacific railroad determine that the Sierra Mountains start 23 miles further out on the flat lands in order to get additional funding from the government. The Civil War causes an incredible inflation on railroad supplies.
railroad • sierra • crocker • huntington • stanford
Civil War Crisis
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, but the crisis was in motion long before the guns awakened.
lincoln • abraham • agragrian • founding • fathers
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, but the crisis was in motion long before the guns awakened.
lincoln • abraham • agragrian • founding • fathers
Indian Territory
After relocation, the Five Civilized Tribes settled into unfamiliar territory in Oklahoma. Gradually, however, they found their new home partitioned by the Americans.
indian territory • five civilized tribes • oklahoma • homestead act • confederacy and five civilized tribes
After relocation, the Five Civilized Tribes settled into unfamiliar territory in Oklahoma. Gradually, however, they found their new home partitioned by the Americans.
indian territory • five civilized tribes • oklahoma • homestead act • confederacy and five civilized tribes
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederacy, is born in Kentucky. Years later he attends West Point and fights in the Black Hawk war.
jefferson davis • american civil war • confederacy • black hawk war • west point
Robert E. Lee's Mistakes
Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan
robert e. lee • battle of antietam • mistakes • u.s.civil war • george mcclellan
Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Robert E. Lee, George McClellan
robert e. lee • battle of antietam • mistakes • u.s.civil war • george mcclellan
We Are All Americans
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
Prelude to Battle
When word of Fort Sumter’s fall reached Washington, the regular United States Army consisted of fewer than 17,000. President Lincoln called for 75,000 militiamen to be provided from the states. Initially, each would serve ninety days. The response was instantaneous. This article describes some of the events that transpired before the first major battle.
civil war • northern • southern • fort sumter • lincoln
When word of Fort Sumter’s fall reached Washington, the regular United States Army consisted of fewer than 17,000. President Lincoln called for 75,000 militiamen to be provided from the states. Initially, each would serve ninety days. The response was instantaneous. This article describes some of the events that transpired before the first major battle.
civil war • northern • southern • fort sumter • lincoln
Indians of the Southern Colonies - Virginia
At the beginning of the 17th century, there were approximately 9,000 Indians in Virginia. By the end of the century, there was only a fraction of that number left. See what consequences the arrival of the English colonists had on the indigenous pupulation.
colonists • american • southeast • indians • 17th century
At the beginning of the 17th century, there were approximately 9,000 Indians in Virginia. By the end of the century, there was only a fraction of that number left. See what consequences the arrival of the English colonists had on the indigenous pupulation.
colonists • american • southeast • indians • 17th century
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Civil War Begins at Fort Sumter
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
War Begins
If all of the border states sided with the Confederacy, Washington would be cut off from the Union and the Lincoln administration would be in grave danger. On the other hand, if all of the border states remained in the Union, the Confederacy would be in dire straits. Because of this, both the Union and Confederacy vied for the allegiance of this vital border region. In the end, it would be too late to alter the deep-seated systems of the North and South without conflict.
civil war • north • south • secession
If all of the border states sided with the Confederacy, Washington would be cut off from the Union and the Lincoln administration would be in grave danger. On the other hand, if all of the border states remained in the Union, the Confederacy would be in dire straits. Because of this, both the Union and Confederacy vied for the allegiance of this vital border region. In the end, it would be too late to alter the deep-seated systems of the North and South without conflict.
civil war • north • south • secession
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Jessie and Her Pathfinder, part 3
Fremont is elected senator from California. The Fremonts lose money on their ranch and a railroad investment. Jessie gives birth to two more children, and one son and daughter die. Fremont is a presidential candidate for the Republican Party. The Civil War begins.
fremont • john • charles • jessie • benton
Fremont is elected senator from California. The Fremonts lose money on their ranch and a railroad investment. Jessie gives birth to two more children, and one son and daughter die. Fremont is a presidential candidate for the Republican Party. The Civil War begins.
fremont • john • charles • jessie • benton
Jesse James
Forget all the myths learned about Jesse James. Most aren't true. Learn what really drove the outlaw to rob banks. Jesse James is the last rebel of the Civil War.
t.j. stiles • jesse james: last rebel of the civil war • civil war • civil war in missouri • the true story of jesse james
Forget all the myths learned about Jesse James. Most aren't true. Learn what really drove the outlaw to rob banks. Jesse James is the last rebel of the Civil War.
t.j. stiles • jesse james: last rebel of the civil war • civil war • civil war in missouri • the true story of jesse james
The Presidency of Andrew Johnson
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
The Rise of Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
Act of Will
Native American citizenship has been a long struggle, both politically and culturally.
u.s. citizenship • fourteenth amendment • snyder act of 1924 • jus soli • jus sanguinis
Native American citizenship has been a long struggle, both politically and culturally.
u.s. citizenship • fourteenth amendment • snyder act of 1924 • jus soli • jus sanguinis
Five Things to do on Amelia Island
Feel the funk, get spooked and tee it up are a few of the things to do on Florida's Amelia Island.
amelia island • fernandina beach • things to do • florida • atlantic ocean
Feel the funk, get spooked and tee it up are a few of the things to do on Florida's Amelia Island.
amelia island • fernandina beach • things to do • florida • atlantic ocean
The Emancipation Proclamation That Didn't Free Anyone
The notion that Lincoln freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation was a myth. It was, however, a political maneuver that worked.
emancipation proclamation • lincoln • slaves • abolition of slavery
The notion that Lincoln freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation was a myth. It was, however, a political maneuver that worked.
emancipation proclamation • lincoln • slaves • abolition of slavery
The Moon Sisters
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
moon sisters • civil war spies • history for children • history for kids • mary alward
Ginnie and Lottie Moon were born in Virginia. When the Civil War broke out, they were definitely on the side of the South. To what lengths would these women go for the cause they believed in?
moon sisters • civil war spies • history for children • history for kids • mary alward
Albert D. Richardson's Escape
Journalist Albert D. Richardson reported on the Civil War from behind enemy lines, and was captured for a war criminal. His escape was his greatest story.
journalist albert d. richardson • new york tribune • confederate prisoner albert d. richardson • escape from confederate prison • salisbury penitentary
Journalist Albert D. Richardson reported on the Civil War from behind enemy lines, and was captured for a war criminal. His escape was his greatest story.
journalist albert d. richardson • new york tribune • confederate prisoner albert d. richardson • escape from confederate prison • salisbury penitentary
Cherokee and Slavery
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
The Confederate Marine Corps
Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.
the confederate states marine corps (csmc) • confederate congress • col. lloyd j. beall • confederate secretary of the navy stephen r. mall • marine equipment
Never stronger than six hundred men, they fought as grey coated leathernecks to the honor of the Corps.
the confederate states marine corps (csmc) • confederate congress • col. lloyd j. beall • confederate secretary of the navy stephen r. mall • marine equipment
A Pledge To Allegiance
A look at the free speech clause of the First Amendment, and its impact
first amendment • flag • free speech
A look at the free speech clause of the First Amendment, and its impact
first amendment • flag • free speech
Liberia House: Survivor of the War, Part I
While the last living witness to the American Civil War passed on many years ago, there are still silent witnesses among us from that era with a story to tell. Such is the case with Liberia House, a witness to some largely overlooked history and a survivor of two major battles near Manassas, Virginia. Please join us as guest-author Eileen Murphy relates the history behind this stately old Virginia manor.
liberia house • manassas national military park • first manassas • first bull run • second manassas
While the last living witness to the American Civil War passed on many years ago, there are still silent witnesses among us from that era with a story to tell. Such is the case with Liberia House, a witness to some largely overlooked history and a survivor of two major battles near Manassas, Virginia. Please join us as guest-author Eileen Murphy relates the history behind this stately old Virginia manor.
liberia house • manassas national military park • first manassas • first bull run • second manassas
The Flames of War: Nathaniel Lyon, Part V
Lyon was transferred from Kansas to Missouri in early 1861, during the height of the secession crisis. In many ways, his new assignment was the equivilent of raising a lightning rod in the middle of a thunderstorm.
nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war • civil war in missouri
Lyon was transferred from Kansas to Missouri in early 1861, during the height of the secession crisis. In many ways, his new assignment was the equivilent of raising a lightning rod in the middle of a thunderstorm.
nathaniel lyon • wilson's creek • civil war • american civil war • civil war in missouri
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