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Intro/Overview/Response to Prompt
There were many occasions where there were sights of a possible Civil War looming. The North and the South had many conflicts including slaves and land. There were deaths, acts, and overall governmental issues that created tension between the two. War between the North and South was basically inevitable because there were times where there were governmental policies that drew tensions and could not be stopped. What led to the war were many different innovations of various types of technology tha -
Identify significant religious, philosophical, and social reform movements of the nineteenth century and their impact on American society: Second Great Awakening
The Second Great Awakening was a wholespread religious movement that involved many Americans joining churches. During this time Ralph Waldo Emerson developed a philosophy called transcendentalism, which was an early movement in America. -
Compare and contrast the economic, social, and cultural differences of the North and South during the antebellum period: Industrialization and Manufacturing in the North
A big part of industrialization in the North was the textile mills which began in New England. The thought of textile mills spread and was revolutionized throughout the North. However, textile mills were not the only advancement as machinery, equipment, etc. were also improved. -
Describe and evaluate the impacts of the First Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century (e.g., the Lowell system, immigration, changing technologies, transportation innovations): Lowell System
The Lowell System was a program for women specifically working at factories in the New England area. The program intitated a plan to have young women that work at the textile mills be housed and educated at the workplace. -
Identify the major characteristics of the abolition movement in the antebellum period, its achievements, failures, and Southern opposition to it: Nat Turner's Rebellion
In Nat Turner's Rebellion a group of slaves attacked plantations and killed about a sum of 60 whites. This rebellion struck fear in the South because they were frightened that something similar might happen again. -
Identify significant religious, philosophical, and social reform movements of the nineteenth century and their impact on American society: First Women Enrolled at Oberlin College
In 1833 the first women enrolled into Oberlin College making Oberlin the first college to enroll both men and women. The one women enrolling sparked the enrollment of many others. -
Describe and evaluate the impacts of the First Industrial Revolution during the nineteenth century (e.g., the Lowell system, immigration, changing technologies, transportation innovations): Railroads
Railroads were very useful for shipping people and supplies. This innovation gave the North an advantage during the Civil War. Althought the South had railroads, the North's distance of tracks is nearly double that of the South. -
Compare and contrast the economic, social, and cultural differences of the North and South during the antebellum period: Cotton in the South
In the South opposed to the North they have very valuable cash crops (tobacco, cotton, etc.) and are very profitable because of them. Cotton became very widespread especially after the invention of the cotton gin. The cotton gin allowed for cotton to be easily separated and which increased production and demand for cotton. -
Analyze the women’s rights and the suffrage movements and the impact of women on other reform movements in the antebellum period: Seneca Falls Convention
Over 200 people attended mostly women including some men. This specific gathering promoted and reached out to many to inform them on a major crisis in women's rights. The main leaders, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, were very effective in preaching and ended up creating the Declaration of Sentiments. -
Analyze the women’s rights and the suffrage movements and the impact of women on other reform movements in the antebellum period: Women's Rights and Slavery
While women were fighting and preaching for their rights they were also preaching for the rights of african american slaves. Women were fighting for slaves rights also because if slaves got their rights then the women would get their rights also. The women were fighting for the rights of all. -
Identify the major characteristics of the abolition movement in the antebellum period, its achievements, failures, and Southern opposition to it: Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
This article was an antislavery paper and was very popular and wanted. This article was said to be the cause of the Civil War however many people purchased and wanted a copy. -
Identify and evaluate the major events and issues that promoted sectional conflicts and strained national cohesiveness in the antebellum period: Conflict over Slavery, Kansas
In 1854 the Kansas-Nebraska Act was published. This allowed states to decide whether their respective state is a free or slave state. However, slaveholders did not agree and came to Kansas to voice their opinion. This led to conflicts and the possibility of the Civil War. -
Identify and evaluate the major events and issues that promoted sectional conflicts and strained national cohesiveness in the antebellum period: Violence in the Senate
Preston Brooks of South Carolina felt disrespected when Charles Sumner of Massachusetts criticized one of Brooks' relatives during a speech. Brooks was angered and struck Sumner in the head with a walking stick several times. -
Identify and analyze the technological, social, and strategic aspects of Civil War
The South strategy was to stand in defense since their because they knew the territory better than the North so they were prepared for any foolishness. -
Identify and analyze the technological, social, and strategic aspects of Civil War
The North had an advantage in their railroad systems. The railroads could ship people, goods, etc. The railroad size of the North nearly doubled the size of the South which allowed the North to have a wider range of the land they can cover by way of railroad. -
Explain the influence of Abraham Lincoln’s philosophy of the Union and his executive actions and leadership on the course of the Civil War: Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a way to further Lincoln's philosophy on slavery. This allowed for many slaves to become free. -
Evaluate different Reconstruction plans and their social, economic, and political impact on the South and the rest of U.S.: Lincoln's Plan
Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan was too lenient on the South and it angered the radical republicans. Lincoln's plan for reconstruction was a plan aiming for peace and looking ahead to reconstruction by forgiving the south. -
Explain the influence of Abraham Lincoln’s philosophy of the Union and his executive actions and leadership on the course of the Civil War: 13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment was the amendement that abolished slavery and prohibiting indentured servitude punishment except for those who commit crime. -
Evaluate different Reconstruction plans and their social, economic, and political impact on the South and the rest of U.S.: Johnson's Plan
Johnson's Plan on the otherhand was not so lenient on the south. Johnson passed a law that gave African Americans their citizenship and also pardoned many that tried to break planters power. Johnson was the successor of Abraham Lincoln. -
Analyze the immediate and long-term influences of Reconstruction on the lives of African Americans and U.S. society as a whole
An immediate influence of Reconstruction on African Americans is that under Johnson's Plan for reconstruction african americans were given their citizenship. This made them equal and citizens of the United States and not property. -
Describe the basic provisions and immediate impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution: 13th Amendment
The 13th amendment gave blacks the rights they deserved and enacted any slaves free. However, the black codes restricted some of the rights that they gained. -
Analyze the immediate and long-term influences of Reconstruction on the lives of African Americans and U.S. society as a whole
A long term influence on African Americans because of Reconstruction is the ability to vote. Although african americans were ratified the right to vote in 1870 they soon after gained the right again and it has lived on. -
Describe the basic provisions and immediate impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution: 15th Amendment
The 15th amendment stated that all citizens should be allowed the right to vote no matter what. This allowed newly freed slaves and the average white man to vote and be equal in voting (not 3/5 anymore). However it was ratified one year later. -
Conclusion
A war between the North and South was inevitable. However, there were many signs of a possible war looming. Also, both sides had many advantages if there were to be a war. The North has railroads and resources that can be made in the factories and the South has the ability to defend their land and protect if necessary. The North and South had many conflicts over the antebellum period. But the war was definitely inevitable. Many underlying factors affected the outcome including acts being passed.
