General P.G.T. Beauregard & The Civil War
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A 10 page research paper that investigates P.G.T. Beauregard. A brief overview of his life is offered but the main focus is on his activities during the Civil War. Historically considered to be a poor commander, one expert said that he was becoming more competent when he was defeated at Shiloh, which resulted in very minor future assignments. He was very successful as a private citizen after the war. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Beaugard.wps

Henry Wirz / Scapegoat For Civil War Crimes At Andersonville
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Confederate Major Henry Wirz has had his name soiled throughout history as the man responsible for some horrendous war crimes (mostly at Andersonville) during the conflict between North and South. In fact, he was the only Southern official to be executed for such crimes at the conclusion of the Civil War. In this 40 page thesis, the writer argues that Wirz was not as guilty as historians make him out to be;-- Through an in-depth analysis of Civil War history, the point is made that Wirz was actually only a scapegoat--and not genuinely responsible for the crimes that were committed. Bibliography lists approximately 30 sources.
Filename: Wirzthe.wps

Impact of American Civil War & Reconstruction On Federal vs. States Rights & Racial Equality Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper examines whether or not the American Civil War and the Reconstruction (1861-1877) adequately resolved the two central conflicts facing the fledgling nation -- the power of the federal government in relation to the states and the meaning of racial equality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Civlwrec.wps

Irish-Americans During The Civil War
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A 10 page paper that provides an overview of role that the Irish-Americans played in the Civil War and the impacts that there participation had on unifying the Irish-America community and creating a sense of a national identity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Irwar.wps

James Longstreet / Confederate General - Civil War
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In 10 pages, the author discusses the confederate general, James Longstreet giving an informative overview of the man and the war. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: longstree

Juveniles During The American Civil War
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A 6 page research paper on juveniles coming of age during the American Civil war. The paper looks at family dynamic changes during this time and how juveniles had to respond to these changes by taking over adult responsibilities—to the point of sons replacing their fathers on the battlefield. The writer demonstrates how the family dynamic was carried into war because of the youth of these soldiers, and posits that this dynamic ultimately led to a justification for coming of age in war.
Filename: Cvwarjuv.wps

Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia / Its Role in the Civil War
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A 4 page review of the importance of Kennesaw Mountain in the Civil War. Emphasizes the fortified nature of the mountain and recounts Sherman's failure to claim it. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPkennas.wps

Political Compromise and the Civil War
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A 6 page paper which discusses the many different political compromises and invovlements that took place during times of slavery in this country. When these compromises and political dealings no longer appeared to be working, civil war was the only other option. The details between these compromises and the civil war is illustrated. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcivcomp.wps

Reasons For The Northern Victory in the American Civil War
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A 5 page paper that discusses the reasons for the Northern victory in the American Civil War. This paper is based on the belief that the same economic, political and military structures that were imperative to the onset of the aggressions between the North and South were also reasons for the Northern victory. Bibliography with 3 sources cited.
Filename: Novict.wps

Shrouds of Glory: A Review of the Civil War Book by Winston Groom
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A 5 page review of the 1996 book, 'Shrouds of Glory: From Atlanta to Nashville: The Last Great Campaign of the Civil War', by Winston Groom. Groom is the author of 'Forrest Gump' as well but his current book distinguishes itself in providing a factual account of the account of one of the most turbulent times in U.S. history, the Civil War. Groom concentrates on the time period which spanned July 1864 to December 1864 and the battles of Atlanta and Nashville and targets not the casual reader but instead at the avid history buff. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPshrou.wps

Stone Mountain Georgia / A Role in the Civil War?
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A 4 page review of the possible role Stone Mountain Georgia played in the Civil War. Reveals that little of substance is available on this role since no major battles occurred here. Ties in the historic importance of the area, the role of the railroad there, and the role of the community as a Civil War enlistment office. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPStoneM.wps

The American Civil War
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In 9 pages the author discusses the American Civil War. There was nothing 'civil' about the Civil War, which is also known as the War Between the States. It was a war where neighbor fought neighbor and brother fought brother. There was a painful division of families and friends just as there was a division of the North and the South. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Statewar.wps