Personal Narrative-We Are Not The Confederate States Of America

The American Civil War has become a point of controversy and argument when discussing key events in shaping America. The arguments that arise when discussing the war tend to focus on whether the Confederate was constitutionally justified in seceding, or whether the North had the right to prevent the secession. However, when discussing the America Civil War and the idea of separation, it is important to be mindful that separation did not simply end at the state level. Letters written by Jesse Rolston, Jr. and Jedediah Hotchkiss portray two significantly different attitudes toward the war, despite the fact that the writers both fought for the Confederate States and give accounts of the same battle, one of which ended in the Confederate’s favor. When examining the documents, both writers express different viewpoints on life on and off the battlefield. This significant difference represents a division amongst the Confederate army.

Contrast- The Union army was very large to where the Confederate was small. The Union had better artillery, to where the Confederate had to steal their artillery. The Union army was mainly immigrants, the Confederate army wasn’t immigrants. The union had 22 million and the confederate had 9 million.

Many historians have tried to offer their ideology on the outcome of the Civil War. McPherson in his “American Victory, American Defeat” writes about what other historians have decreed their answers to why the Confederacy lost. He tells us the reasons that could not be the explanation for the loss, and explains the internal reasons but leaves the true cause of the loss untold. Freehling explains the defeat by discussing what could have been and then gives reasons to negate some of the cases that he states for the outcome of the Confederacy. Both McPherson and Freehling both agreed that there were other factors besides battles that needed to be looked at.

For over a century, many writers and historians theorized that the Confederate loss during the Civil War was, in fact, inevitable, and that they were only fighting a losing war against an overwhelming invading force. This idea shows the southern gentleman, in his honor, taking up arms against what was obviously a superior foe in order to preserve their state’s rights, their families, and their homes, with no hope of coming out the victor in the contest. This is a romantic notion of a time forgotten where gentlemen fought a barbaric would-be conquering force in order that their economic tyranny be forced upon the southern gentleman. This can be countered by the fact that they were only looking for a way to soothe their own defeat, that

When perfect quiet is restored, I shall proceed. I cannot speak so long as there is any noise or confusion. I shall take my time I feel quite prepared to spend the night with you if necessary. I very much regret that everyone who desires cannot hear what I have to say. Not that I have any display to make, or anything very entertaining to present, but such views as I have to give, I wish all, not only in this city, but in this State, and throughout our Confederate Republic, could hear, who have a desire to hear

There is no question that the disagreements in the Civil War between Northern and Southern states were over the economy as well as state rights. Yet, the confederate flag was a valiant symbol of slavery and the mistreatment of African American people. “The Confederacy was based on the defense of slavery, and it benefited from the usually coerced, but sometimes willing, labor of black people” (Chapter 11 pg.253). For example in the South, slavery was a major reason for why the Southern states needed to win. By losing, it meant slavery would be abolished in both Southern and Northern states. “Lincoln’s announcement gave the Confederate states one hundred days to return to the Union” (Chapter 11 pg.240). Prime example of this was when the Southern

The romanticized version of the Civil War creates a picture of the North versus the South with the North imposing on the South. However, after reading “The Making of a Confederate” by William L. Barney, one can see that subdivisions existed before the war was declared. The documents analyzed by Barney primarily focus on the experiences of Walter Lenoir, a southern confederate and a member of the planter elite. His experiences tell a vivid story of a passionate and strongly opinioned participant of the Civil War as well as demonstrate a noticeably different view involving his reasoning when choosing a side. Between analyzing this fantastic piece of literature and other resourceful documents from “Voices of Freedom” by Eric Foner, one

Some people argue there should not be statues honoring “traitors” such as Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis, who fought against the Union. Victors of wars get to write the history, and the history they write often does not reflect the facts. Let us look at some of the facts and ask: Did the South have a right to secede from the Union? If it did, we cannot label Confederate generals as traitors.

On March 21, 1861, Vice President of the Confederacy, Alexander Stephens, delivered the truth as he saw it in his famously controversial “Cornerstone” speech to educate and prepare the people of the Confederacy for the war he once fought hard to avoid. Even though there is no “official” version of the speech, it was reproduced by many newspaper reporters who were present, and published in several newspapers. In his speech, Stephens analyzed what he believed to be the reasons for the revolution and the crucial differences between the ideologies and culture expressed in the constitutions of the Confederacy and the United States; focusing greatly on the disagreement over the enslavement of African Americans. Stephens speech gives great insight into the inner thoughts and beliefs of the Confederacy. The title, “Cornerstone Speech”, comes from the memorable line: “Our new government is founded upon exactly the opposite idea; its foundations are laid, its corner-stone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery subordination to the superior race is his natural and normal condition.”(Stephens, par. 10). Due to the speech being given a few weeks after Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1861, and Texas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida all seceding, it is commonly recognized as a major event that led to the fires shot at the United States Army at Fort Sumter, starting the civil war. However, it

“Successful people have a social responsibility to make the world a better place and not just take from it.” Carrie Underwood shared this quote with the world as a reminder to those who have influence to not just sit back and look pretty and do something with it. Because of this, I see her as a hero, although she does not possess superpowers like we see on the screen or read in a book. In all, Carrie Underwood is an admirable hero because of her world-changing attitude, her advocacy for women's rights, and her utmost respect for those who are of the common folk, such as her fans. Since emerging into fame, Carrie Underwood has made it her mission to change the world, starting with her hometown of Oklahoma.

Confederate States of America, the name adopted by the federation of 11 slave holding Southern states of the United States that seceded from the Union and were arrayed against the national government during the American Civil War.

Since I have joined the Confederate army, There have been some good and bad days. The first couple days were good becuase I met new friends and got to know where they are from. There lives are different from each other’s. For example, Mike is from a city named Charlotte, North Carolina, Austin is from a small town in Texas, Nick is from Tallahasee, Florida and Joe is from Atlanta, Georgia. We trained together in the same camp before the march up north.

Today in the United States, few gun control laws are strictly enforced, allowing many dangerous citizens to easily obtain firearms. With guns in the hands of the wrong people, there is a constant threat to others.

The Confederate States decided to secede from the United States in 1860 starting with South Carolina and was followed by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama. Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas about 2 months later in 1861. The South justified seceding from the Union because the Northern states were failing to do what was required of them, some states were elevating free blacks and using their votes to support anti-slavery policies, and the Republican Party was planning to wage war on slavery upon taking office.

I only desire our freedom. Our freedom from you. Our freedom from the lies you tell us. Our freedom from your toxic presence. We, as Americans, deserve our freedom from your hindrance. We want to be able to do whatever is necessary to live our lives to very fullest. A life without distractions, procrastination, irresponsibility, and you. I imagine a world , where everyone accomplished anything they desired, because they had nothing to hold them back. They would all be more successful, more efficient, and more effective in all areas they feel would bring them pleasure and happiness. We will continue to fight until we succeed in this war against our most common and shared enemy, against laziness, against