Category: Civil War

  • Battle for Fort Sumter and the Beginning of the Civil War

    Introduction Fort Sumter was the last point the Union forces occupied in South Carolina after the state declared secession and lived the Union. Therefore, the battle for Fort Sumter became a starting point for subsequent military actions between the Confederates and the Union. It was also a defining point at the beginning of the Civil…

  • History: Civil War Experiences

    Did the experiences of British citizens differ from Americans during World War II? The experiences of the British citizens were similar to those of the Americans during World War II. In America, a majority of the nationals sacrificed themselves to ensure their country emerged victoriously. The nationals accepted to operate in a country where a…

  • Partido Obrero de Unificación Marxista and Civil War in Spain

    The Spanish Civil War began in 1936 in Morocco, when nationalists set out to overthrow the republican government. Subsequently, the nationalists led by Franco were supported by the Italian fascist regime of Mussolini, and by Germany (Krieger and Crahan 2001). The most famous episode of the war is Guernica  aerial bombardment of the northern…

  • Nationalism: The History of Spanish Civil War

    Table of Contents Introduction The Role of Nationalism in the War Conclusion References Introduction The Spanish Civil War in 1936-1939 was the confrontation of two warring forces  the Republican Popular Front and nationalists supported by the Nazi countries of Europe. Regarding its outcome, the dictatorship of the new regime was established. The role of…

  • Women and Their Role During the Civil War

    During the Civil War, women felt that they could be useful not only in the domestic sphere but also in the public arena. They took advantage of this opportunity, believing that this would help to establish equal rights with men. Nursing work in hospitals was another area of activity that involved women. They represented various…

  • The Civil War Events Description Differences

    History is the past experiences that can be reflected by humanity to analyze the present and create a thriving future. However, the interpretation of the same occasion varies, depending on the authors world perception or the works purpose. A historical book might observe the past from a political point of view, or certain writers might…

  • The Civil War as a Political Crisis

    Introduction The American Civil War is a war from 1861 to 1865 between the Union of non-slavery states and border slave states  the North  on the one side, and the Confederacy of slave states  the South  on the other. The issue of what was the cause of the Civil War is…

  • Iraqi Civil War in 2014-2017: Case Study

    Table of Contents Introduction Description Why the Iraqi War Happened? Course Theories National Security International Relationships Implications for the Future Conclusion References Introduction Hello everybody, and thank you for listening to this podcast! My name is First Name Last Name, and today, as part of the Threats to U.S. National Security course, I will be…

  • Causes of Civil War in the United States

    The Civil War in the United States started in 1861 and lasted for four years claiming about 0.6 million of lives. The major players were the Southern States and Northern States (Henretta and Edwards 2). It is the tension that had characterized the country in past that triggered the American Civil War. Even though it…

  • The United States Civil War: Soldiers Motivations

    Table of Contents Ideological factors Change and courage factors Encouragement messages Conclusion Works Cited The United States Civil War started in 1861 and ended in 1865 (Keene, Cornell, and ODo 2-4). It was a terrific war that ended up costing many lives. The key players were the Union soldiers fighting on behalf of the Northern…