The Battle Of Columbia, South Carolina

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.

"When New Orleans fell in the spring of 1862, the triumvirate Vicksburg, Grand Gulf and Port Hudson was destined to become the last obstacle to the total Federal control of the Mississippi." Abraham Lincoln thought Vicksburg was 'the key,' so Vicksburg was the focal point of Union strategy. Obviously, Vicksburg was one of the most important objectives of the Union army. General Ulysses S. Grant was placed in charge of the Vicksburg campaign. He was an exceptional strategist and arguably one of the best generals this country has ever seen.

Today, the Battle of Gettysburg is considered one of the most important battles of the American Civil War. However, with 23,049 casualties on the Union side and 28,063 on the Confederate side, it can also be considered one of the bloodiest (Civil War Trust). Such heavy losses naturally rattled the entire nation and Americans on both sides began to question the war and what it stood for. As Americans gathered together at the consecration ceremony of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, the much acclaimed orator and politician Edward Everett delivered what was meant to be the Gettysburg Address. Yet, today, it is not Edward Everett’s Gettysburg Address that the world remembers, but Abraham Lincoln’s, who was invited to the ceremony almost as an afterthought. Lincoln’s 272 words helped remake America by giving hope to its citizens at a time when they were at their lowest.

After taking charge Ulysses S. Grant became really mad he went crazy he was going take over and destroy the south. ‘’Grant then opened up the cracker line, to bring supplies to the beleaguered army of the Cumberland.’’ Grant went crazy he was ready to launch an attack.’’ On November 24, Grant launched an attack on lookout mountainn and then captured it after six hours of fighting!’’ The battles went on and on. Grant wanted this battle over fast so the nexted day he ordered Sherman to attack tunnel hill. But the last time Sherman was ordered to lead the troops in an initial attack was a failure.’’ A second attack managed to completely break the center of the confederate line. After that victory it was grants third in three days. Then, all of a sudden it opened the Deep South to a union invasion. At the end with the success of Grants victories it also led the union to a great victory (Civilwar.org).

In Nicholas Lemann’s story Redemption: The Last Battle of the Civil War, it shows a theme of leadership through the main character of the story, and Adelbert Ames effectively demonstrates the required traits of a main character and a leader. The book focused on a lot of events that happened in the Reconstruction era. It tells about both the political characteristics and the social characteristics that are unraveled throughout the reformation of the South and giving the African Americans the right to vote along with other political freedoms. Throughout the story, Adelbert Ames successfully demonstrates the qualities of a great protagonist and a leader. Adelbert Ames shows the theme of leadership and how his change in his ambition and morality would make him a better leader in his life.

“Throw down your arms! Ye villains, ye rebels” (1775, 04/19: Battles of Lexington and Concord. (2007, June 26). The militiamen, who were greatly outnumbered, were ordered to leave when a shot rang out. No one really knows who fired first, but the British, hearing the shot, fired upon the small group of militia, killing eight and wounding 10 (1775, 04/19: Battles of Lexington and Concord. (2007, June 26).

“By the rude bridge that arched the flood, their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, here once the embattled farmers stood, and fired the shot heard round the world…” primary source Ralph Waldo Emerson’s poem “Concord Hymn” was written about the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Although this poem is not a good answer on who shot first during this battle, it does open the idea about the battle itself and makes you think who shot first. I believe that the Americans shot first at this Battle.

The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most famous battles of the Civil War. The battle was fought from July 1 to July 3 near Gettysburg. The famous battle was between Robert Lee and his Northern Virginia Army and George Meade and the North's Army of the Potomac, The Union. The original leader of the Army of the Potomac was General Joseph Hooker, but President Lincoln relieved Hooker of his duties and named Meade the new General of the Army. Many soldiers died from both sides during this battle and that is the reason it is known as one of the bloodiest battles. The Battle of Gettysburg was General Robert Lee's second attempt at invading the North and there was a definite aftermath to this battle.

The battle of Charleston was the worst defeat and most important battle of the revolutionary war, Lexington and Concord started it all, that's not the only battle that matters. The battle took place in present day Charleston, North Carolina. It is located at the delta of Ashley river and Cooper River which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The British being in South Carolina caused a civil war in the colony and the colony was deeply divided between Loyalist and Patriots. During the battle both sides used the land to their advantage by using the water and things to help them. The British came in from different directions to attack. The city was such a big deal because of it being along the coast. Being along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean would help them do many things easier like ships being able to unload right at the town and it would be easier to transport soldiers. The British wanted Charleston so they could turn it into a war base.

During the Civil War Vicksburg was a thorn in the flesh of the Union forces, since from there the Confederates controlled shipping on the river. After several unsuccessful attempts to take the town, Union troops, commanded by General Grant, finally captured it in 1863 after a 47-day siege. Its fall was one of the bitterest defeats of the Confederates. These events are commemorated in the Vicksburg National Military Park and Cemetery. It was one of the most decisive battles of the Civil War. Over 1,300 monuments and markers, reconstructed trenches and the Vicksburg cemetery are found within these boundaries.

South Carolina was an important key player during the Civil War. South Carolina had major military and political importance throughout the Civil War. South Carolina was the battleground of many significant events during this time. Such as the capture of Port Royal, the Union blockade of Charleston, Sherman's march through the state, the burning of Columbia, and Fort Sumter.

The battle of Fredericksburg happened in December 11-15 1862.It was one of the largest and deadliest battles in the civil war. Union and confederate soldier fought in the streets of Fredericksburg. Nearly 200,000 combatants no other civil war battle featured a larger concentration of soldiers.The union army’s main assault against Stonewall Jackson produced initial success and held the promise to destroy the confederate right. In the meantime Burnside’s “diversion” against veteran Confederate soldiers behind a stone wall produced a similar number of casualties but most of these were suffered by the union troops. Wave after wave of Federal soldiers marched forth to take the heights, but each was met with devastating

On August 16, 1780, two armies would come to meet in an open field north of Camden. Camden, a small town in South Carolina, was in an enticing position for both American and British forces. The American forces, led by Major General Horatio Gates, sought to capture Camden to prove to American colonialists that the South was not lost to British occupation. The British forces, led by Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis, aimed to maintain control of Camden due to it being essential for the success of Britain’s “southern strategy”. The two generals knew that Camden was crucial for their strategies and that there was no room for error. Although both generals were formidable it was Cornwallis’ well timed and decisive judgements that proved his superiority

The burning of Columbia was a very significant event of the Civil War. There was a lot of controversy surrounding the event. For years, people debate about which party was responsible for initiating the destructive fire that burned down the capital of South Carolina on February 17-18, 1865. Some believe that General Sherman ordered his men to burn the city down under his “Total War” military strategy. Others believed that the retreating Soldiers of the Confederate’s Army ignited the prepositioned bales of cotton in the streets before fleeing Columbia. The event end with more than half of Columbia burnt to the ground and a Union victory in a battle less fight.

Beaufort survived and continued fighting leaving him with 19 wounds.The battle was known as "The Battle Of Malaga".(irishscientists.tripod.) A bullet was left in his lungs causing him chest pain through-out his life. While recovering he lend a hand to his brother in law with discovering the telegraph line from Dublin to Galway.In 1812 he charted the Turkish coast. As well as writing a book titled "karamania" based on his experiences on this expedition in 1817.(.encyclopedia.com/doc.). When he was 55 he was the hydrographer to the Royal Navy, he was in the position until the age of 81.(irishscientists.tripod.) In his time working there he commissioned voyages to survey and chart parts of the world. This helped Charles Darwin to sail with Captain Robert Fitzory on the Beagle. Beaufort was possibly best remembered for the table for estimating the force of wind velocities at sea The Beaufort Scale. It was scale the ranged from clam(0)- storm(13). it was first used in 1831 by Robert Fitzory. Beaufort had this idea for many years as the first recording of the Beaufort wind scale was in his journal in