Summary Of The Trail By Richard Ross

In addition to being divided on the issue on how to bring the Southern states back into the Union, the nation later became divided on the rights that should be bestowed upon the emancipated slaves. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Democratic Vice President Andrew Johnson took control of the executive branch and his background foreshadowed the “political drama” that would take place. President Johnson was a Senator from Tennessee before he entered the Vice Presidency and he had racist leanings and he opposed political rights for the freedmen. Additionally, Johnson was open about his sympathy for the South and he was determined to control the path of Reconstruction. The first example of conflict between Johnson and the Republican

Similar to the opposing essay, “Leave Grant Alone”, the author mentions Grant’s scandals during his presidency and the view of the “historical verdict” using time as a factor. Specifically, Representative Patrick McHenry states, “Every generation needs its own heroes” (“Time to Change the $50

3. Johnson’s plan was similar to Lincoln’s original plan, but he did not want wealthy Southern land-owners to have the oath to vote. This was important because the remaining confederate states except for Texas agreed to Johnson’s

Andrew Johnson, who was in office from 1865, shared similar views to Woodrow Wilson. They favoured the Southern Democratic elite, however took a different approach and attempted to pass more legislation. Johnson was in office at the point of when the civil war had ended, and the Southern states had been defeated, although refusing to admit defeat. Johnson was left with the question of what to do with these states, and unusually for a democrat, believed they needed to join the union. The motive behind these beliefs are unknown, however the likelihood is that he believed this due to the laws on slavery in union

Historians such as Bailey and Woodward believed that president Grant was corrupt. The time that Grant was in office he did as any other president would of done, and in this case he was not responsible for the corruption which occurred during the years he was in office. The corruption was caused the the liberal Republican spoils-seekers that wanted patronage for their own political machines as well as for themselves. During the time

Often times he seemed bewildered, looking to Congress for direction. As one visitor to the White House said he possessed, “a puzzled a pathos, as of a man with a problem before him of which he does not understand the terms.” Though quite honest, Grant had a knack of appointing people who were not morally sound. Although he was successful in pushing through the 15th Amendment, Ulysses S. Grant’s double-term was dominated by scandals and dishonor.

Because Johnson was military governor over Tennessee, he could use Johnson on the ballot to gain the traction within the occupied southern states. Lincoln and Johnson could work towards a smoother integration of Tennessee back into the Union.

Grant felt helpless and frustrated. Jefferson was accused of a crime that he did not commit it. In their society, it would not matter if he did it or not, just because he was black and he was in the place of the crime where white people were killed he will be found guilty. It would be impossible for any lawyer to convince the judge that this black man was innocent of what he was accused. As Grant said “No, I did not go to the trial, I did not hear the verdict, because I knew all the time what it would be.” (Page 1) Everyone knew what will happen to Jefferson just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. They did not look for any evidence and they did not need it because their society was about white power and any black person involved in a white person’s death will be guilty.

After President Lincoln’s assassination his Vice President Andrew Johnson became the new President and began his own version of reconstruction. Although it was common knowledge at the time President Johnson did not like southern planter elites, he was surprisingly lenient towards them. He even blocked radicals in Congress attempts to pass punitive legislation on the Confederate states (ushistory.org, 2008).

During Reconstruction there were massive changes in America’s culture, economy, and politics. Reconstruction for Lincoln was supposed to be a time for union and forgiveness. Who knows what would've happened if Lincoln could of cared out his plans, but Andrew Johnson took over and his plan for Reconstruction was very different. He believed the South had no right to succeed to begin with. He believed that the blacks should have no part in Reconstruction because today he's known as a racist. Andrew Johnson made sure to establish his all white government which to me looks like he's just copying the all white confederate government like before.

In his early legislative career, Lincoln was a Whig and believed in their ideals and political stance. But, being against slavery, he left that party because they were splitting into two separate areas as some believed in slavery, and some did not.

After the Civil War there was still a tremendous amount of tension between the North and South. Lincoln and Johnson however, believed in having a reconstruction plan and moving right on over the War. Not everyone agreed on what they had in mind for their plans for reconstruction. The North thought Lincoln and Johnson were both way too lenient in their plans for having the South rejoin with the North. The North wanted the South to be punished. So with that mindset, it became clear that it was necessary for a change. Sadly, Lincoln could not carry out his plans due to his assassination.

Andrew Johnson announced plans of the Reconstruction which was referred his stanch unionism and his firm belief of states’ rights. President Johnson was an inept politician who lost all his advantages by his clumsy moves. He broke with Congress in early 1866 and then became defiant and tried to block enforcement of Reconstruction laws.

The Midnight Trail The trees glistened on the midnight trail, With only the moon to provide light. Hand in hand, they walked with grace, Promising more than what could be kept. She was dressed in a blossoming, mauve dress, With lace up to her throat.

In the game The Oregon Trail, the player tries to make the journey west for gold without their character dying. Just like the game portrays, the trail was a grueling journey to follow a dream. The trail was a game of reality for families moving west. The dream of striking gold and being rich. Women tagged along with their husbands on their journey for gold. The journey was long and difficult, often leading to injuries and death. While on the journey women kept a feminine demeanor even though being faced with many difficulties and having immense responsibilities and constant fear.