Articles related to "Secession"
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
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
Louisiana Secedes from the Union
First in a series of articles about Louisiana history beginning in 1860. This article covers the principle ideas and events surrounding the Louisiana secession from the Union in 1861.
louisiana • history • civil war • secede • secession
First in a series of articles about Louisiana history beginning in 1860. This article covers the principle ideas and events surrounding the Louisiana secession from the Union in 1861.
louisiana • history • civil war • secede • secession
Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, but what about the causes of the Civil War? Why did President Lincoln stop the South from seceding?
causes of the civil war • abraham lincoln and the civil war • president abraham lincoln • president lincoln • civil war
Abraham Lincoln led the nation through the Civil War, but what about the causes of the Civil War? Why did President Lincoln stop the South from seceding?
causes of the civil war • abraham lincoln and the civil war • president abraham lincoln • president lincoln • civil war
The Free State of Winston, Alabama?
This is a brief account of what might be called the "anti-secession sentiment that bred secessionist sentiment" of one small Southern community.
secession • winstonalabama
This is a brief account of what might be called the "anti-secession sentiment that bred secessionist sentiment" of one small Southern community.
secession • winstonalabama
Unionist Sentiment in Shelton Laurel
The difference between the "past" and "history" is discussed in terms of how a subset of people, namely folks in the heart of the Southern Appalachians, decided on whether to support secession or the Union.
unionism • secession • appalachians • past • history
The difference between the "past" and "history" is discussed in terms of how a subset of people, namely folks in the heart of the Southern Appalachians, decided on whether to support secession or the Union.
unionism • secession • appalachians • past • history
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
Intervention for Indigenous Rights
Native groups have turned to the United Nations and international law to better protect their self-determination and group rights.
indigenous rights • self-determination • native collective rights • government to government relationship • human rights
Native groups have turned to the United Nations and international law to better protect their self-determination and group rights.
indigenous rights • self-determination • native collective rights • government to government relationship • human rights
Political Causes of the Civil War
What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war?
causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
What were the political causes of the American Civil War? What differences led to the War Between the States? And what lessons can we take from the war?
causes of the civil war • causes of the american civil war • slavery and the civil war • southern slavery • political causes of the civil war
Coriolanus: Part 2/2
Coriolanus leads the Volscians against Rome. Who can stop him?
secession • plebs • volscians • rome • wheat
Coriolanus leads the Volscians against Rome. Who can stop him?
secession • plebs • volscians • rome • wheat
The Human Right to Self-Determination
International law recognizes a universal human right to self-determination. However, this is not a right of minorities to secede, and the right has evolved over time.
self-determination • right to self determination • human rights • human rights law • kosovo independence
International law recognizes a universal human right to self-determination. However, this is not a right of minorities to secede, and the right has evolved over time.
self-determination • right to self determination • human rights • human rights law • kosovo independence
The Hutt River Province facts
The Hutt River Province declared itself independent of Australia in 1969-the only bloodless secession in history. Now Prince Leonard Casley's farm is a unique attraction.
hutt river • prince leonard • leonard casley • australia • secession
The Hutt River Province declared itself independent of Australia in 1969-the only bloodless secession in history. Now Prince Leonard Casley's farm is a unique attraction.
hutt river • prince leonard • leonard casley • australia • secession
John C. Calhoun's Theory of Nullification:
A threat of secession that galvanized the country and helped to set the stage for the coming Civil War
john calhoun’s theory of nullification • andrew jackson proclamation on nullification • daniel webster nullification • ordinance of nullification • proclamation on nullification
A threat of secession that galvanized the country and helped to set the stage for the coming Civil War
john calhoun’s theory of nullification • andrew jackson proclamation on nullification • daniel webster nullification • ordinance of nullification • proclamation on nullification
A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part III
The third April of the war would witness the start of two major campaigns that would have far-reaching implications. It would also see an ugly riot in one of the national capitals, a highly controversial tax, and the approval of a bill authorizing the admission of the only state ever created out of another state.
april in the civil war • civil war • the american civil war • vicksburg campaign • grierson's raid
The third April of the war would witness the start of two major campaigns that would have far-reaching implications. It would also see an ugly riot in one of the national capitals, a highly controversial tax, and the approval of a bill authorizing the admission of the only state ever created out of another state.
april in the civil war • civil war • the american civil war • vicksburg campaign • grierson's raid
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
Incident at Looney's Tavern
Travel in Historic North Alabama
civil war • alabama • free state of winston • looney's tavern • travel
Travel in Historic North Alabama
civil war • alabama • free state of winston • looney's tavern • travel
No Man So Likely: Everett Peabody, Part II
Peabody would spend most of the 1850's in Missouri, helping to build railroads. With the coming of the war in 1861 he would join the Union ranks, and would see his first action before the end of the year.
everett peabody • missouri in the civil war • siege of lexington missouri • civil war • american civil war
Peabody would spend most of the 1850's in Missouri, helping to build railroads. With the coming of the war in 1861 he would join the Union ranks, and would see his first action before the end of the year.
everett peabody • missouri in the civil war • siege of lexington missouri • civil war • american civil war
Confederate Songs Highlight Southern Sovereignty
Nationalistic tunes of the Confederate South reflect the desire to defend against Northern tyranny and to take up arms to protect a lifestyle threatened by arbitrary rule
civil war songs • dixie • bonnie blue flag • confederate anthems • southern war tunes
Nationalistic tunes of the Confederate South reflect the desire to defend against Northern tyranny and to take up arms to protect a lifestyle threatened by arbitrary rule
civil war songs • dixie • bonnie blue flag • confederate anthems • southern war tunes
Decorative Styles of Art Nouveau
The highly decorative art nouveau style has had a major influence on art and much of it exists today. Learn more about what it is, its origins and where to see it.
decorative style of art nouveau • art nouveau • decorative arts • art nouveau style • art deco
The highly decorative art nouveau style has had a major influence on art and much of it exists today. Learn more about what it is, its origins and where to see it.
decorative style of art nouveau • art nouveau • decorative arts • art nouveau style • art deco
New Exhibition at Tate Liverpool
Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffman, keen exponents of Art Nouveau and founders of the Vienna Secession, feature in a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool.
gustav klimt • josef hoffman • tate liverpool • vienna secession • association of austrian artists
Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffman, keen exponents of Art Nouveau and founders of the Vienna Secession, feature in a major exhibition at Tate Liverpool.
gustav klimt • josef hoffman • tate liverpool • vienna secession • association of austrian artists
Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Plutarch: Part 1/3
Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" was based on Sir Thomas North's translation of a French translation of Plutarch's Life of Coriolanus. We start a detailed comparison of Shakespeare's play and the North translation.
plutarch • shakespeare • roman • jacques amyot • thomas north
Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" was based on Sir Thomas North's translation of a French translation of Plutarch's Life of Coriolanus. We start a detailed comparison of Shakespeare's play and the North translation.
plutarch • shakespeare • roman • jacques amyot • thomas north
Tense Presidential Interregnums
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
presidential • interregnum • inauguration • election • rachel jackson
The Compromise of 1850 Senate Resolutions
Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.
compromise of 1850 • henry clay's compromise resolutions • sectional division over the compromise of 1850 • the 31st congress and slavery in the west • results of the compromise of 1850
Henry Clay's resolutions sparked hot debate on the role of Congress in permitting or limiting slavery in the newly acquired territories from Mexico.
compromise of 1850 • henry clay's compromise resolutions • sectional division over the compromise of 1850 • the 31st congress and slavery in the west • results of the compromise of 1850
The Rise of Abraham Lincoln
Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty.
politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
Beginning in 1847, Abraham Lincoln entered national politics, and quickly made a name for himself for his personal convictions and blunt honesty.
politics of abraham lincoln • history of the republican party • lincoln-douglas debates • presidential election of 1860 • american civil war
Who was William Walker?
Considered an American patriot by many in his own time, his name comes down to us in History texts, if mentioned at all, as a filibuster seeking to expand slavery.
william walker • filibuster • nicaragua • president • accessory transit company
Considered an American patriot by many in his own time, his name comes down to us in History texts, if mentioned at all, as a filibuster seeking to expand slavery.
william walker • filibuster • nicaragua • president • accessory transit company
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
Artist Emil Nolde
Forbidden to paint by the Nazis, Nolde's reputation and works ultimately triumphed following the end of World War II.
emil nolde • german expressionism • german painters • paul klee • vincent van gogh
Forbidden to paint by the Nazis, Nolde's reputation and works ultimately triumphed following the end of World War II.
emil nolde • german expressionism • german painters • paul klee • vincent van gogh
The Captain General: Nathaniel Lyon, Part VI
Lyon immersed himself in the struggle for the St. Louis arsenal soon after his arrival. His powerful ally of Frank Blair would prove crucial in gaining for Lyon the rank of general, and gaining for Governor Jackson a very large headache.
nathaniel lyon • civil war • american civil war • wilson's creek • claiborne fox jackson
Lyon immersed himself in the struggle for the St. Louis arsenal soon after his arrival. His powerful ally of Frank Blair would prove crucial in gaining for Lyon the rank of general, and gaining for Governor Jackson a very large headache.
nathaniel lyon • civil war • american civil war • wilson's creek • claiborne fox jackson
The Federal Clarity Bill
More about the federal bill on Quebec separation.
clarity bill • quebec • referendum • federal • government
More about the federal bill on Quebec separation.
clarity bill • quebec • referendum • federal • government
Causes of the Civil War: The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
clay's compromise • fugitive slave law • civil war causes • slavery • united states
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
Internal Improvements
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
In the early days of the American Republic, there was a significant need to improve the nation's transportation network.
internal improvements • transportation • politics • constitution • constitutional
The Alaskan Independence Party
It's been in the news lately because Sarah Palin's husband was once a member. What is the Alaskan Independence Party?
todd palin • sarah palin • john mccain • alaskan independence party • alaska independence party
It's been in the news lately because Sarah Palin's husband was once a member. What is the Alaskan Independence Party?
todd palin • sarah palin • john mccain • alaskan independence party • alaska independence party
Transcontinental RR and Suez Canal
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
transcontinental • railroad • suez • canal • internal improvements
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
transcontinental • railroad • suez • canal • internal improvements
A Most Extraordinary Month: April in the Civil War, Part I
Few months witnessed as much history during the country's historic Civil War as did the month of April between 1861 and 1865. In this series, we will take a look at some of the events, many famous and some not so famous, that took place during the month of April in America's bloodiest war.
american civil war • civil war • war between the states • fort sumter • beginning of the civil war
Few months witnessed as much history during the country's historic Civil War as did the month of April between 1861 and 1865. In this series, we will take a look at some of the events, many famous and some not so famous, that took place during the month of April in America's bloodiest war.
american civil war • civil war • war between the states • fort sumter • beginning of the civil war
The Deaths of Austria and Czechoslovakia - Part 4
Against all morality, at the craven wishes of a set of aging Allied politicians, the last part of Europe that Hitler was to get without a fight, was given to him
Against all morality, at the craven wishes of a set of aging Allied politicians, the last part of Europe that Hitler was to get without a fight, was given to him
The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact And The Fourth Partition Of Poland
In 1939, Poland found itself divided again by its powerful neighbors. The Baltic States were secretly part of the deal--and proved to be trouble for their partitioners.
poland • molotov • ribbentrop • pact • estonia
In 1939, Poland found itself divided again by its powerful neighbors. The Baltic States were secretly part of the deal--and proved to be trouble for their partitioners.
poland • molotov • ribbentrop • pact • estonia
ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART I
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
In the first of a series of articles about men who ran for Vice President but lost, we look at John "Black Jack" Logan. He was a genuine war hero who changed political positions, philosophies and parties often during his career. In addition to his legislative career, he was a founder and three-time president of the Grand Army of the Republic and founded Memorial Day as a holiday to remember our war dead.
president • vice president • decmoratic • republican • house of representatives
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
The Balkan Peninsula: Part IV. The Peninsula In The 20thCentury
As the concepts of states and nationalism evolved, the Peninsula entered an age of artificial entities, artificial boundaries, and leaders who defend those artificialities to the bitter end.
balkan history • yugoslavia • milosevic • balkan power struggles
As the concepts of states and nationalism evolved, the Peninsula entered an age of artificial entities, artificial boundaries, and leaders who defend those artificialities to the bitter end.
balkan history • yugoslavia • milosevic • balkan power struggles
The Politics of Zachary Taylor
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
Called "Old Rough and Ready," Zachary Taylor earned his fame in the Mexican-American War, and was elected President solely on this experience.
president zachary taylor • american war heroes • mexican american war • comprimise of 1850 • american civil war
JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART II
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
THE OTHER AMERICAN VICE PRESIDENT
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
There is one American Vice President not included in the lists of Vice Presidents in the history textbooks. Colorful and courageous, he is all but forgotten in most history textbooks. Read about the career of this cantankerous congressman.
alexander stephens • congress • vice president • jefferson davis • confederate states
A President's Daring Cabinet Picks
Many historians consider Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest president. One reason for this is that Lincoln daringly appointed his rivals for top cabinet positions.
abraham lincoln • president lincoln's daring cabinet picks • america's greatest president • lincoln's political rivals • 1860 presidential election
Many historians consider Abraham Lincoln to be the greatest president. One reason for this is that Lincoln daringly appointed his rivals for top cabinet positions.
abraham lincoln • president lincoln's daring cabinet picks • america's greatest president • lincoln's political rivals • 1860 presidential election
Bad US Presidents, Good Road Trip
Tour the homes of bad U.S. presidents Buchanan and Harding for insight on how bad timing or corruption can make or break a presidency.
bad president on presidents day • good road trip presidents weekend • worst presidents american history • presidential homes • american president historic sites
Tour the homes of bad U.S. presidents Buchanan and Harding for insight on how bad timing or corruption can make or break a presidency.
bad president on presidents day • good road trip presidents weekend • worst presidents american history • presidential homes • american president historic sites
Conflict in the Episcopal Church
The Diocese of Pittsburgh voted this Saturday to break away from the more progressive Episcopal Church and realign itself with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone.
episcopal church • schism • diocese of pittsburgh • v. gene robinson • katharine schori
The Diocese of Pittsburgh voted this Saturday to break away from the more progressive Episcopal Church and realign itself with the Anglican Province of the Southern Cone.
episcopal church • schism • diocese of pittsburgh • v. gene robinson • katharine schori
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