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    of many factors is Robert E. Lee was facing forces that were almost double his own with 60,000 of his own troops facing 80,000 union troops(History.com Staff). Robert E. Lee decided to split his own forces and attack Hooker’s right flank. He gave Stonewall Jackson this important task. According to History.com “ Early on May 2, Jackson and 30,000 men followed a circuitous route that brought them against Hooker’s weak right flank. Jackson’s attack, begun in late afternoon, was a brilliant tactical success

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    Stepping over puddles of blood and dead soldiers, Andrew Jackson kept fighting against the British till he tasted victory, thus proving him a hero. Born in 1767 in Waxhaw, a region along the border of North and South Carolina colonies, Andrew Jackson was raised in poverty. As a kid, he had no former education, but he taught himself law and became a lawyer. In 1788, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee (which was part of North Carolina) and became the first representative for Tennessee in 1796 when it

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    Who is Samuel L. Jackson? Jackson is one of the best Hollywood actors of all time. He always stands up for the rights, acts very well, is humorous, proud, speaks his mind, brave, and has a likeable personality. He went through many changes and adjusted to them all. Jackson’s achievements are impressive, but what makes him a celebrity is more than his acting abilities. Jackson was born on December 21, 1948 in Washington D.C. and was raised in Chattooga, Tennessee with his grandmother’s aid. His mother

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    The Stonewall Riots Obviously, the gay community will not stop to remember the major events leading to gay liberation in the U.S. Those who witnessed the June 28, 1969 violent demonstrations by a group of gays at the Stonewall Inn, located in the Greenwich Village near Manhattan, New York City, will forever remember the impact of that early morning hours riots against police raid in the history of gay liberation movement. Greenwich Village is a known territory for sizable homosexuals; gays and lesbians

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    Lee’s inadequate leadership during Gettysburg lost the Confederate army the battle deals with his haphazard preparations from the maps he was provided with. Jedidiah Hotchkiss was the staff topographical engineer for the Confederate army. Before Stonewall Jackson’s death, he asked Hotchkiss to prepare a theater map of the northern territory including northern Virginia, Maryland, and south-central Pennsylvania. After

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    Harpers Ferry Essay

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    is simple, we cover the basics of the battle and follow up with relevant facts on how proper use of terrain analysis and troop capabilities affects the outcome of the battle. During September 9th of 1862 Confederate forces led by Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson commanded three divisions with the goal of seizing Harpers Ferry. At the time Harpers Ferry was a Union occupied town bordering Maryland and Virginia. For the Union front this was a main arsenal holding area that provided support to other

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    Stonewall Jackson

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    Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was born on January 21, 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia. His father and younger sibling had died of typhoid fever when Jackson was very young. This left himself, his mother and a younger sister. His mother remarried and fell into debt with her more current husband. Because of the immense financial struggles distressing the family, Jackson was forced to go live with an uncle. Jackson’s uncle paid little to no attention to him, even when young Jackson showed an interest in learning

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    Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Stonewall Jackson, a general for the Confederate Army died in 1863 due to complications from a gunshot wound (“Thomas”). Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a general for the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Jackson was most commonly known for his strategy and his men who were very skilled. Despite all of this Jackson was a brilliant tactician and a master at commanding his troops, which is why he is regarded as one of the best generals of the Civil War. As a young child

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    Robert E Lee 's Life

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    As Robert E. Lee said, “You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.” This quote fits his life well as he worked his way up the chain to be the man and wonderful military leader he was. Robert started on the bottom and work his way all the way up to General. One of the bloodiest battles he was in was at Antietam as he was trying to gain Northern soil. Robert E Lee was born on January 19, 1807, in Stratford Hall, Virginia. He was born to Henry “Light Horse Larry” Lee and Anne Hill Carter Lee

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    How have the 1960s dramatically impacted and influenced today’s society? In today’s society, there are many controversial topics that we are facing today; we have the 1960s to thank for those things. The sixties was one of the most impactful decades pertaining to culture revolutions; it is the decade that brought into play some of the problems and privileges that the present is dealing with now. The sixties brought the gay movement, women’s rights, the drug revolution, and has also impacted music

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