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…Before the Civil War, Vicksburg was a small Mississippian city with a population less than 5,000. Nicknamed the ?Queen City of the Bluff? it sat atop a bluff over a horseshoe bend in the Mississippi River. It boasted three newspapers, a theatre…

…June 14, 1862 Awakening My name is Henry Campbell, and I have just enlisted in the Union Army! But first, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in Muncle, Indiana, June 20th, 1842. Right now I am 19 years of age and have been…

…What are Human Rights Abuses? Human Rights Abuses are occurrences where there are violations on an individual's right to act in a way to make moral decisions. Tis includes violations against an individual's political rights,worker rights…

…helped to make this country what it is today. Previous civilizations have had a major impact on the modern world and Christopher Columbus is just one contributor. Other civilizations also contributed to modern world development. A few of the most important…

…the Gettysburg Address was presented, the role of women was noticed, and riots in New York broke out. Many say that these battles were the turning point of the U.S. Civil War. General Robert E. Lee, from the south and George G. Meade from the north lead their troops…

…Throughout all of western civilization, cultural, economic, political, and social forces have had the most influence on history. These forces easily outweigh what a single person could do in their lifetime. It is true that many times a single person…

…civilizations in history. His campaigns helped Rome grow larger in size and in power. His victories in Egypt, Pontus, Gaul, Africa, and parts in the Asia Minor were some of Caesar's greatest honors, and he is considered "the most powerful national leader in history…

…of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievance” (Bill of Rights). Then, Senator Exon and Gordon made provisions to the rejected the CDA and present to Congress new CDA…

…1st Bull Run The First Battle of Bull Run, referred to as the First Battle of Manassas in the South, was the first major land battle of the American Civil War . This wasn't one of the biggest battles of the war, but it was the formal opening for both…

…The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canada's dedication to human rights makes Canada one of the best places in the world to live. Canada provides freedom of choice for all citizens and Canada is known for the emphasis we put on equality…