A war fought in the United States, 1861-65, over issues such as state vs. national sovereignty and slavery vs. abolitionism. The two sides consisted of the United States of America (known more commonly as the Union and consisting of fifteen northern states, plus California) and the newly formed Confederate States of America, consisting of eleven southern states who stood for state's rights and slavery. The Union eventually triumphed in 1865 after a long and costly struggle on both sides, and the seceding states were eventually readmitted to the Union. The war has been called the first official modern war, as both sides incorporated telegraph communication, the use of railroads as transportation, the introduction of new military technology such as rifled muskets and ironclad warships and the doctrine of "total war," or war against civilians as well as military personnel. Finally, the war produced such iconic figures in American history as Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant (who later became President), Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, Joshua L. Chamberlain and countless others.
As a side note, many today commonly believe the war was fought over slavery alone. While slavery was eventually used by the Union to justify the war, the issue of state's rights vs. national sovereignty first caused the outbreak of war. There are perhaps thousands of books written on the American Civil War, its cause and its aftermath, so I suggest you read those and get a better understanding of the subject that from what I can tell you.
As a side note, many today commonly believe the war was fought over slavery alone. While slavery was eventually used by the Union to justify the war, the issue of state's rights vs. national sovereignty first caused the outbreak of war. There are perhaps thousands of books written on the American Civil War, its cause and its aftermath, so I suggest you read those and get a better understanding of the subject that from what I can tell you.
The American Civil War has been called the noblest and least avoidable conflict up until that point in human history.
by Dave the Historian January 11, 2008
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Yeah bro, I can't get rid of her... that's my american histrionic ex, not to be confused with my Mexican histrionic ex, I just had her deported.
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This "league of American voters" is a pro-business political organization trying to appear as a "non-partisan" government watchdog. They claim to be in favor of "the people" and opposed to congressional malfescence. They support people that work towards their agenda. Their web site sounds all rosey but it's rather vague.
The true character is obviously similar to the tea party, their first big campaign is to preserve Bush's tax cuts for the rich!
The true character is obviously similar to the tea party, their first big campaign is to preserve Bush's tax cuts for the rich!
Fred Thompson is using his name to fight to "save the Bush tax cuts." How can anyone take ol' Fred or the League of American Voters seriously when they want to continue one of Bush43's most fuckwitted ideas?!
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Teacher: Sujet! Why did you choose "Other" you are white!
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Me: I am Euro-American, please respect my Heritage!
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Stan: You be careful out there we are at terror alert orange, which means somthing might go down somewhere in someway at some point in time....so look sharp
Stan: You be careful out there we are at terror alert orange, which means somthing might go down somewhere in someway at some point in time....so look sharp
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She was nice enough to get me a south american after I came all over myself... Too bad her hot water is out.
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who is high maintenance or has some other personality trait that is otherwise considered undesireable. These men are heros for saving other men from having to interact with these girls.
who is high maintenance or has some other personality trait that is otherwise considered undesireable. These men are heros for saving other men from having to interact with these girls.
"Did you meet that crazy girl Lisa at the party this weekend.
Jose is an American hero for staying with her."
Jose is an American hero for staying with her."
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