The document summarizes a Civil War-themed dinner party being planned by the author. Important figures from both the Union and Confederacy are invited, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and others. The menu and decorations will feature a blue and gray color scheme to represent both sides. A seating chart is included but some guests like Frederick Douglas will not be attending. Short biographies are also provided for some of the key historical figures.
The document is an invitation to a Civil War-themed dinner party hosted by Sage Robertson and Meagan Rodriguez on April 13, 1865. It lists prominent figures from the Civil War as invited guests, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. The only guest confirmed to attend is John Wilkes Booth, who shot and killed Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre the following night. The document also includes short biographies of Booth, Lincoln, inventor Richard Gatling, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, General Robert E. Lee, and General Ulysses S. Grant.
The document describes a fictional Civil War dinner party invitation list and seating chart. It includes brief biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Millard Fillmore, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Dred Scott, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Gatling, and Henry. The document also provides the proposed theme, menu, decorations and imagined conversations between the attendees.
Civil War leaders and figures are invited to a dinner party celebrating peace after the war. However, tensions rise as conversations turn to the war, and a spilled drink escalates the situation into a soda-squirting food fight. The arrival of John Wilkes Booth with a gun signals the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, mirroring the actual events of 1865.
The document summarizes a Civil War-themed dinner party being planned by the author. Key details include:
- The dinner party will take place on July 4, 1861 in Washington D.C. in front of the Washington Monument to celebrate Independence Day.
- Important figures from both the Union and Confederacy will attend, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and others.
- The theme will be "Blue and Gray" to represent both sides. Decorations and attendees' clothing will be blue or gray.
- The menu includes appetizers, burgers and fries from Whataburger, and desserts of ice cream or cake. Beverages
This document provides a timeline of key events and battles of the American Civil War from 1822 to 1865. It includes brief descriptions of important figures from both the Union and Confederate sides such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Harriet Tubman. Major battles are also summarized such as Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox Courthouse, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered, effectively ending the Civil War.
In this program, I trace the history of General Lee's time as president of Washington College (now Washington & Lee University) from October 1865 until his death in October 1870. He spent his time rebuilding this small college, as he worked to bring the divided nation together.
Robert E. Lee was a renowned Confederate general born in Virginia in 1807. He graduated from West Point and was offered a position in the Union army but declined due to his loyalty to Virginia. As a general in the Confederate army, he led troops during many important battles of the Civil War, including Gettysburg and the Seven Days Battle, showing his brilliance on the battlefield despite lacking resources. After the war ended with his surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865, Lee accepted a position as the president of Washington College, now known as Washington and Lee University.
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was born in 1807 in Virginia to a prominent family and attended West Point, graduating without demerits. During his military career, he fought in the Mexican-American War and initially opposed secession from the Union. However, when Virginia seceded, he resigned his commission in the U.S. Army to defend his native state, becoming the senior military advisor to Jefferson Davis and the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. He is remembered as one of the primary commanders of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
The document is an invitation to a Civil War-themed dinner party hosted by Sage Robertson and Meagan Rodriguez on April 13, 1865. It lists prominent figures from the Civil War as invited guests, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. The only guest confirmed to attend is John Wilkes Booth, who shot and killed Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre the following night. The document also includes short biographies of Booth, Lincoln, inventor Richard Gatling, General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, General Robert E. Lee, and General Ulysses S. Grant.
The document describes a fictional Civil War dinner party invitation list and seating chart. It includes brief biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Millard Fillmore, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Dred Scott, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Gatling, and Henry. The document also provides the proposed theme, menu, decorations and imagined conversations between the attendees.
Civil War leaders and figures are invited to a dinner party celebrating peace after the war. However, tensions rise as conversations turn to the war, and a spilled drink escalates the situation into a soda-squirting food fight. The arrival of John Wilkes Booth with a gun signals the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, mirroring the actual events of 1865.
The document summarizes a Civil War-themed dinner party being planned by the author. Key details include:
- The dinner party will take place on July 4, 1861 in Washington D.C. in front of the Washington Monument to celebrate Independence Day.
- Important figures from both the Union and Confederacy will attend, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and others.
- The theme will be "Blue and Gray" to represent both sides. Decorations and attendees' clothing will be blue or gray.
- The menu includes appetizers, burgers and fries from Whataburger, and desserts of ice cream or cake. Beverages
This document provides a timeline of key events and battles of the American Civil War from 1822 to 1865. It includes brief descriptions of important figures from both the Union and Confederate sides such as Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Harriet Tubman. Major battles are also summarized such as Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Appomattox Courthouse, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered, effectively ending the Civil War.
In this program, I trace the history of General Lee's time as president of Washington College (now Washington & Lee University) from October 1865 until his death in October 1870. He spent his time rebuilding this small college, as he worked to bring the divided nation together.
Robert E. Lee was a renowned Confederate general born in Virginia in 1807. He graduated from West Point and was offered a position in the Union army but declined due to his loyalty to Virginia. As a general in the Confederate army, he led troops during many important battles of the Civil War, including Gettysburg and the Seven Days Battle, showing his brilliance on the battlefield despite lacking resources. After the war ended with his surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865, Lee accepted a position as the president of Washington College, now known as Washington and Lee University.
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He was born in 1807 in Virginia to a prominent family and attended West Point, graduating without demerits. During his military career, he fought in the Mexican-American War and initially opposed secession from the Union. However, when Virginia seceded, he resigned his commission in the U.S. Army to defend his native state, becoming the senior military advisor to Jefferson Davis and the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. He is remembered as one of the primary commanders of the Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 in Virginia and commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. He declined an offer to lead the Union Army because Virginia seceded from the Union. Though he disagreed with slavery and secession, he remained loyal to Virginia. Lee was a skilled military strategist who favored offensive strategies but defensive tactics. Some of his most notable victories include the Battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After several defeats in 1862-1863, it became clear the Confederacy would lose the war. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
The document summarizes key events and battles of the American Civil War, including Grant's capture of Vicksburg in July 1863 which split the Confederacy in two, the Union victory at Gettysburg over Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in July 1863, Sherman's March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah in 1864 destroying Confederate supplies and morale, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War. The war resulted in over 620,000 casualties and transformed the nation by abolishing slavery, strengthening the federal government, and changing the balance of political power.
Michigan soldiers of the american civil warkathryn benard
This document provides brief biographies of several Michigan soldiers who fought in the American Civil War, including their hometowns, military service histories, key battles and accomplishments. It highlights soldiers such as Col. Norman Hall of Monroe County who fought at Gettysburg, Alden C. Bayley of Battle Creek who wrote letters home describing camp life, and George W. Clute of Mount Morris who captured Confederate flags and was awarded the Medal of Honor. The document also discusses several soldiers from the Flint area and their contributions before, during and after the war, such as Col. William McCreery who later became Flint's mayor.
Ulysses S. Grant rose through the ranks of the Union Army during the American Civil War, culminating in his role as commanding general. As general, Grant led the Union to key victories such as at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg, cutting the Confederacy in two. After the war, Grant served two terms as the 18th U.S. President from 1869 to 1877, though his presidency faced scandals. However, the 15th Amendment guaranteeing voting rights regardless of race was ratified during his time as president.
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general who was born in Virginia in 1807. He attended West Point and fought for the Union in the Mexican-American War before resigning his commission to lead Virginia's state forces when the Civil War began. As commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, Lee won several early victories but was ultimately defeated by the Union's superior resources. After the war ended with his surrender in 1865, Lee served as president of Washington College until his death in 1870.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who helped lead the country during the Civil War. He gave two of his most famous speeches at Gettysburg in 1863 and his Second Inaugural Address in 1865.
2. Ulysses S. Grant was a Union general who achieved early victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg, breaking Confederate control. Despite criticism, Lincoln strongly supported Grant.
3. William T. Sherman is most famous for his "March to the Sea" in 1864 where he destroyed Confederate property across Georgia, crippling their ability to wage war.
This document provides a lecture on the collapse of the Confederacy in 1865 during the American Civil War. It discusses several key reasons for the South's defeat, including the Union's blockade cutting off supplies to the Confederacy, the destruction of infrastructure across the South, massive casualties depleting the Confederate army, an economy in tatters as the agricultural system broke down, and successful Union military campaigns like Sherman's March to the Sea and the siege of Petersburg that overwhelmed Confederate forces. By early 1865, the Confederacy was exhausted and isolated, leading to the surrenders of Johnston and Lee, marking the end of major military resistance and the Civil War.
The American Civil War ended in April 1865 with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. After a series of defeats in 1863-1864, Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was pursued relentlessly by Grant and forced to abandon Richmond in April 1865. Facing encirclement and the possibility of more bloodshed, Lee surrendered what remained of his army to Grant, who offered generous surrender terms in hopes of reuniting the country. The Civil War was officially over after over four years of conflict between the Union and Confederate states.
Social Studies Ch 3 lessons 1 and 2 The Civil War Begins and The Union Victo...incometz
This presentation is for upper elementary or middle school. There is a great deal of information covered in the PowerPoint just as the student's textbooks.
The document summarizes the end of the American Civil War. It describes how Union troops under the leadership of Grant and Sherman defeated Confederate forces in 1863-1865. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was pursued by Grant and surrendered at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the war. The terms of surrender allowed Confederate soldiers to keep their private property and return home without punishment.
The Civil War began from 1861-1865 over the issue of slavery between the Northern and Southern states. Major battles included Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. In 1865, after significant losses, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, ending the war. However, days later President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth, leaving the country to rebuild after the costly Civil War.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who helped lead the country during the Civil War. He issued important speeches like the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address.
2. Ulysses S. Grant was a key Union general who achieved important victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg with Lincoln's support.
3. William T. Sherman is known for his "March to the Sea" in which he destroyed Confederate property across Georgia.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who helped lead the country during the Civil War. He issued important speeches like the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address.
2. Ulysses S. Grant was a key Union general who achieved important victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg with Lincoln's support.
3. William T. Sherman is known for his "March to the Sea" in which he destroyed Confederate property across Georgia.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who led the country during the Civil War. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation and helped the Union defeat the Confederacy, but was assassinated shortly after the war ended.
2. Important Union generals included Ulysses S. Grant, who achieved key victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg; William T. Sherman, known for his "March to the Sea" that destroyed Confederate infrastructure; and George McClellan, who led the Army of the Potomac early in the war.
3. Key Confederate figures were General Robert E. Lee, the military leader of the Army of Northern Virginia; President Jefferson Davis, who lacked political skills and fractured
In 1962-1963, several significant political and cultural changes occurred:
- James Meredith became the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi, sparking riots on campus.
- Pope Paul VI was elected and sought to improve relations with other Christian faiths.
- The Beatles' popularity exploded with their first singles and albums topping the charts, launching the "British Invasion" in North America.
- John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963, leaving the country in mourning.
This document provides a biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, in 3 sections. It outlines his early life and career prior to the Civil War, including his military service and political positions. It then details his role as CSA president during the Civil War, including forming the Confederate government and leading its military efforts. Finally, it discusses the aftermath of the Civil War period and Davis' imprisonment before his death in 1889.
Jefferson Davis was the only president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. He struggled to lead the Confederacy to independence from the United States. After the Confederacy collapsed, Davis fled from Richmond but was eventually captured. He was imprisoned for two years but was never tried, and was released on bond in 1867.
This document provides an overview of key events leading up to the American Civil War and during the Civil War era, including:
1) Tensions over the issue of slavery in the western territories and the passage of acts like the Kansas-Nebraska Act intensified the debate between North and South.
2) The 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery, led several Southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America.
3) After the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861, the Civil War began in earnest between the Union and the Confederacy, with major battles like Bull Run and Shiloh.
The document is an invitation to a Civil War-themed dinner party taking place on April 13, 1865. It lists famous figures from the Civil War era that have been invited, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and John Wilkes Booth. Biographies are provided for some of the guests, including Lincoln, Booth, Jackson, Lee, Grant, and Gatling. The biographies provide background on their roles in the Civil War.
1. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and grew up in Indiana. He had little formal schooling but enjoyed reading and self-educated himself.
2. Lincoln became a lawyer in Illinois and was elected to the Illinois state legislature in 1834 as a member of the Whig Party. He was then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846.
3. Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States in 1860 on the Republican ticket. As president, he successfully led the country during the Civil War and signed the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.
Abraham Lincoln had a difficult childhood, growing up in Kentucky and Indiana in the early 1800s. His mother died when he was young and he received little formal education. As a young man, Lincoln worked manual labor jobs and served briefly in the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk War. He taught himself law and became a lawyer in Illinois. Lincoln entered politics as a Whig and was elected to the Illinois legislature in 1834. He later served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives before returning to his law practice. Lincoln joined the new Republican party in the 1850s and ran unsuccessfully against Stephen Douglas for U.S. Senate in 1858, gaining national attention for their famous debates. In 1860, Lincoln was
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and grew up on farms in Kentucky and Indiana, receiving little formal education. He worked various jobs as a young man in Illinois, including as a postmaster and store clerk, before becoming a lawyer. Lincoln was elected to the Illinois state legislature in 1834 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846. He ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate against Stephen Douglas in 1858. Elected president in 1860, Lincoln led the country during the Civil War, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to free slaves in Confederate states. Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address in 1863 and was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, shortly after the Confederacy surrendered.
Robert E. Lee was born in 1807 in Virginia and commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. He declined an offer to lead the Union Army because Virginia seceded from the Union. Though he disagreed with slavery and secession, he remained loyal to Virginia. Lee was a skilled military strategist who favored offensive strategies but defensive tactics. Some of his most notable victories include the Battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. After several defeats in 1862-1863, it became clear the Confederacy would lose the war. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in 1865, effectively ending the Civil War.
The document summarizes key events and battles of the American Civil War, including Grant's capture of Vicksburg in July 1863 which split the Confederacy in two, the Union victory at Gettysburg over Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in July 1863, Sherman's March to the Sea from Atlanta to Savannah in 1864 destroying Confederate supplies and morale, and Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War. The war resulted in over 620,000 casualties and transformed the nation by abolishing slavery, strengthening the federal government, and changing the balance of political power.
Michigan soldiers of the american civil warkathryn benard
This document provides brief biographies of several Michigan soldiers who fought in the American Civil War, including their hometowns, military service histories, key battles and accomplishments. It highlights soldiers such as Col. Norman Hall of Monroe County who fought at Gettysburg, Alden C. Bayley of Battle Creek who wrote letters home describing camp life, and George W. Clute of Mount Morris who captured Confederate flags and was awarded the Medal of Honor. The document also discusses several soldiers from the Flint area and their contributions before, during and after the war, such as Col. William McCreery who later became Flint's mayor.
Ulysses S. Grant rose through the ranks of the Union Army during the American Civil War, culminating in his role as commanding general. As general, Grant led the Union to key victories such as at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg, cutting the Confederacy in two. After the war, Grant served two terms as the 18th U.S. President from 1869 to 1877, though his presidency faced scandals. However, the 15th Amendment guaranteeing voting rights regardless of race was ratified during his time as president.
Robert E. Lee was a Confederate general who was born in Virginia in 1807. He attended West Point and fought for the Union in the Mexican-American War before resigning his commission to lead Virginia's state forces when the Civil War began. As commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, Lee won several early victories but was ultimately defeated by the Union's superior resources. After the war ended with his surrender in 1865, Lee served as president of Washington College until his death in 1870.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who helped lead the country during the Civil War. He gave two of his most famous speeches at Gettysburg in 1863 and his Second Inaugural Address in 1865.
2. Ulysses S. Grant was a Union general who achieved early victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg, breaking Confederate control. Despite criticism, Lincoln strongly supported Grant.
3. William T. Sherman is most famous for his "March to the Sea" in 1864 where he destroyed Confederate property across Georgia, crippling their ability to wage war.
This document provides a lecture on the collapse of the Confederacy in 1865 during the American Civil War. It discusses several key reasons for the South's defeat, including the Union's blockade cutting off supplies to the Confederacy, the destruction of infrastructure across the South, massive casualties depleting the Confederate army, an economy in tatters as the agricultural system broke down, and successful Union military campaigns like Sherman's March to the Sea and the siege of Petersburg that overwhelmed Confederate forces. By early 1865, the Confederacy was exhausted and isolated, leading to the surrenders of Johnston and Lee, marking the end of major military resistance and the Civil War.
The American Civil War ended in April 1865 with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. After a series of defeats in 1863-1864, Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was pursued relentlessly by Grant and forced to abandon Richmond in April 1865. Facing encirclement and the possibility of more bloodshed, Lee surrendered what remained of his army to Grant, who offered generous surrender terms in hopes of reuniting the country. The Civil War was officially over after over four years of conflict between the Union and Confederate states.
Social Studies Ch 3 lessons 1 and 2 The Civil War Begins and The Union Victo...incometz
This presentation is for upper elementary or middle school. There is a great deal of information covered in the PowerPoint just as the student's textbooks.
The document summarizes the end of the American Civil War. It describes how Union troops under the leadership of Grant and Sherman defeated Confederate forces in 1863-1865. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was pursued by Grant and surrendered at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the war. The terms of surrender allowed Confederate soldiers to keep their private property and return home without punishment.
The Civil War began from 1861-1865 over the issue of slavery between the Northern and Southern states. Major battles included Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. In 1865, after significant losses, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant, ending the war. However, days later President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth, leaving the country to rebuild after the costly Civil War.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who helped lead the country during the Civil War. He issued important speeches like the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address.
2. Ulysses S. Grant was a key Union general who achieved important victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg with Lincoln's support.
3. William T. Sherman is known for his "March to the Sea" in which he destroyed Confederate property across Georgia.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president who helped lead the country during the Civil War. He issued important speeches like the Gettysburg Address and his second inaugural address.
2. Ulysses S. Grant was a key Union general who achieved important victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg with Lincoln's support.
3. William T. Sherman is known for his "March to the Sea" in which he destroyed Confederate property across Georgia.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who led the country during the Civil War. He issued the Emancipation Proclamation and helped the Union defeat the Confederacy, but was assassinated shortly after the war ended.
2. Important Union generals included Ulysses S. Grant, who achieved key victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg; William T. Sherman, known for his "March to the Sea" that destroyed Confederate infrastructure; and George McClellan, who led the Army of the Potomac early in the war.
3. Key Confederate figures were General Robert E. Lee, the military leader of the Army of Northern Virginia; President Jefferson Davis, who lacked political skills and fractured
In 1962-1963, several significant political and cultural changes occurred:
- James Meredith became the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi, sparking riots on campus.
- Pope Paul VI was elected and sought to improve relations with other Christian faiths.
- The Beatles' popularity exploded with their first singles and albums topping the charts, launching the "British Invasion" in North America.
- John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1963, leaving the country in mourning.
This document provides a biography of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, in 3 sections. It outlines his early life and career prior to the Civil War, including his military service and political positions. It then details his role as CSA president during the Civil War, including forming the Confederate government and leading its military efforts. Finally, it discusses the aftermath of the Civil War period and Davis' imprisonment before his death in 1889.
Jefferson Davis was the only president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. He struggled to lead the Confederacy to independence from the United States. After the Confederacy collapsed, Davis fled from Richmond but was eventually captured. He was imprisoned for two years but was never tried, and was released on bond in 1867.
This document provides an overview of key events leading up to the American Civil War and during the Civil War era, including:
1) Tensions over the issue of slavery in the western territories and the passage of acts like the Kansas-Nebraska Act intensified the debate between North and South.
2) The 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery, led several Southern states to secede and form the Confederate States of America.
3) After the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in 1861, the Civil War began in earnest between the Union and the Confederacy, with major battles like Bull Run and Shiloh.
The document is an invitation to a Civil War-themed dinner party taking place on April 13, 1865. It lists famous figures from the Civil War era that have been invited, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and John Wilkes Booth. Biographies are provided for some of the guests, including Lincoln, Booth, Jackson, Lee, Grant, and Gatling. The biographies provide background on their roles in the Civil War.
1. Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and grew up in Indiana. He had little formal schooling but enjoyed reading and self-educated himself.
2. Lincoln became a lawyer in Illinois and was elected to the Illinois state legislature in 1834 as a member of the Whig Party. He was then elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846.
3. Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States in 1860 on the Republican ticket. As president, he successfully led the country during the Civil War and signed the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.
Abraham Lincoln had a difficult childhood, growing up in Kentucky and Indiana in the early 1800s. His mother died when he was young and he received little formal education. As a young man, Lincoln worked manual labor jobs and served briefly in the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk War. He taught himself law and became a lawyer in Illinois. Lincoln entered politics as a Whig and was elected to the Illinois legislature in 1834. He later served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives before returning to his law practice. Lincoln joined the new Republican party in the 1850s and ran unsuccessfully against Stephen Douglas for U.S. Senate in 1858, gaining national attention for their famous debates. In 1860, Lincoln was
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and grew up on farms in Kentucky and Indiana, receiving little formal education. He worked various jobs as a young man in Illinois, including as a postmaster and store clerk, before becoming a lawyer. Lincoln was elected to the Illinois state legislature in 1834 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1846. He ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate against Stephen Douglas in 1858. Elected president in 1860, Lincoln led the country during the Civil War, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 to free slaves in Confederate states. Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address in 1863 and was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, shortly after the Confederacy surrendered.
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and had little formal education, but was a voracious reader. He worked as a postmaster and lawyer before entering politics as a Whig representative in Illinois. In the 1850s, Lincoln debated Stephen Douglas on the issue of slavery and its expansion, though he lost the election. In 1860, Lincoln was elected president as the first Republican with a platform ending the spread of slavery. As president during the Civil War, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and oversaw the Union victory before being assassinated in 1865.
Alexander Hamilton had a varied career as a military leader, economist, journalist, government official, and lawyer. He served as George Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War and was the first Secretary of the Treasury. He played a key role in establishing the nation's financial system and was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. However, his life was cut short when he died in a duel with Aaron Burr at the young age of 49.
The document discusses the events surrounding the signing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It summarizes that the Second Continental Congress organized in Philadelphia to debate independence from Britain, with delegates deeply divided on pursuing peace or independence. Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" rallied colonists to accept independence. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776, declaring American sovereignty and notifying the King that the colonies considered themselves independent.
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and moved to Indiana as a young boy. He had little formal education but became a lawyer. In 1860, Lincoln was elected as the first Republican president. John Wilkes Booth was born in 1838 to a famous actor. He became an actor but supported the Confederacy. In April 1865, Booth assassinated Lincoln at Ford's Theater, shooting him in the head. Booth was later surrounded by police and killed. Several others were tried and executed for conspiring with Booth in Lincoln's assassination.
- Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and grew up on the frontier of Indiana. He became a lawyer in Illinois and was elected to the Illinois state legislature in 1834 as a member of the Whig Party.
- Lincoln was elected as the 16th US President in 1860 on the Republican ticket. Shortly after his inauguration in 1861, several southern states seceded and the Civil War began between the Union and the Confederacy.
- As President during the Civil War, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, freeing all slaves in the Confederate states. He helped preserve the United States as one nation and worked to end slavery.
1. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia on April 9, 1865 after his army was defeated.
2. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863, freed slaves in Confederate states but not in border states. It allowed freed slaves to join the Union Army and Navy.
3. Frederick Douglass was a prominent African American leader born into slavery who escaped and became a famous abolitionist, author, speaker and advisor to President Lincoln.
1. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, leading the country during the American Civil War from 1861 until his assassination in 1865.
2. Lincoln grew up in Kentucky and Indiana, receiving little formal schooling but educating himself by reading extensively. He had a legal and political career in Illinois prior to becoming President.
3. As President, Lincoln successfully led the country during the Civil War, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 to free slaves in Confederate states, and winning the war in 1865 with the surrender of Confederate forces. However, he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He was born in 1809 in Kentucky and moved to Indiana as a young boy. Lincoln had little formal education but loved to read. He began his political career in 1832 and was elected president in 1860 as the first Republican president. During his presidency, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address. He was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in 1865. Lincoln's memory has been honored through memorials like the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
The document provides a biography of Abraham Lincoln in 3 sections:
1. Lincoln's childhood - he was born in Kentucky in 1809 to a poor family and had little formal education growing up.
2. Lincoln's adult life - he worked various jobs including farming and became a lawyer in Illinois. He served in the Illinois legislature and debates with Stephen Douglas raised his national profile.
3. Lincoln as President - he led the Union during the Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves, and was re-elected in 1864. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in April 1865.
Paul Revere played an important role in warning colonists about the British army's movements before and during the Revolutionary War. He was born in Boston and had 16 children with his two wives. After the war, Revere retired from his copper business and died in 1818. He was known for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775 to warn the colonists that the British were coming.
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and moved to Indiana as a child. He self-educated by reading books and served in the Black Hawk War in 1832. Lincoln practiced law in Illinois and served in the state legislature as a Whig Party member. He was elected as the 16th U.S. President in 1861. As president, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in 1865.
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in Kentucky and moved to Indiana as a child. He self-educated by reading books and served in the Black Hawk War in 1832. Lincoln practiced law in Illinois and served in the state legislature as a Whig Party member. He was elected as the 16th U.S. President in 1861. As president, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in 1865.
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David Pettigrew and Elizabeth Alden were born in 1791 in Vermont and New Hampshire respectively. They married around 1816 and had 8 children. After joining the Mormon church, they followed the Mormons to Missouri and Illinois, where David served missions and military service. In 1846, David and some family members served in the Mormon Battalion. The family then traveled to the Salt Lake Valley in 1848. David served in the Utah legislature and as a bishop until his death in 1863. Elizabeth died in 1858.
Abraham Lincoln was born in 1807 in Kentucky and grew up in Illinois. He worked as a lawyer and served in the Illinois legislature before becoming the 16th President of the United States in 1860. As president, Lincoln led the country during the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free slaves. However, he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. in 1865. Lincoln was a legendary figure who helped abolish slavery and preserve the Union during one of the most difficult periods in American history.
This document provides background information on slavery in America and the events leading up to the Civil War. It discusses how over 11 million Africans were shipped to America between the 17th and 19th centuries, with high mortality rates. It also outlines that Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th US President in 1860 on an anti-slavery platform, leading southern states to secede and the Civil War to begin in 1861. After over four years of fighting between the Union and Confederate states, the Union emerged victorious and slavery was abolished, though Lincoln was assassinated shortly after the war ended.
The document summarizes the PVC cannon project created by four students. It describes how cannons and potato cannons work using gunpowder or other explosives to propel projectiles. It also discusses the use of hairspray as a propellant for the PVC cannon and provides background information on black powder, rifling, cannon types, projectiles, and the history and chemical structure of PVC pipe.
This document describes a PVC cannon project undertaken by four students. It provides background information on how cannons work, the history and chemical structure of PVC piping, options for propellants like hair spray, and solvent welding for assembling the cannon. Black powder and cannon rifling are also discussed. The document aims to inform the construction and firing of a homemade PVC potato cannon.
This document describes a PVC cannon project undertaken by four students. It provides background information on how cannons work, the history and chemical structure of PVC piping, options for propellants like hair spray, and solvent welding for joining PVC pipes. It also discusses black powder, cannon rifling, common cannon types from the Civil War era, typical projectiles, and MLA citation format.
The document summarizes a Civil War-themed dinner party being planned by the author. Key details include:
- The dinner party will take place on July 4, 1861 in Washington D.C. in front of the Washington Monument to celebrate Independence Day.
- Important figures from both the Union and Confederacy will attend, including Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and others.
- The theme will be "Blue and Gray" to represent both sides. Decorations and attendees' clothing will be blue or gray.
- The menu includes appetizers, burgers and fries from Whataburger, and desserts of ice cream or cake. Beverages
This document describes a PVC cannon project undertaken by four students. It provides background information on how cannons work, the history and chemical structure of PVC piping, options for propellants like hair spray, and solvent welding for assembling the cannon. Black powder and cannon rifling are also discussed. The document aims to inform the construction and firing of a homemade PVC potato cannon.
The document summarizes a PVC cannon project created by four students. It describes how cannons work using gunpowder to generate force and push out projectiles. It then discusses the history and chemical structure of PVC piping, as well as solvent welding and various propellants that could be used to launch potatoes from a PVC cannon, including hair spray. Black powder and cannon rifling are also explained.
This document discusses the history and construction of PVC pipes and potato cannons. It explains that potato cannons use compressed air to propel potatoes at high speeds, and that hairspray works as an explosive propellant. The document also covers how to solvent weld PVC pipes, the history and composition of black powder, and different types of cannons including rifled and smoothbore cannons used in the Civil War.
This document discusses the history and construction of PVC pipes and potato cannons. It explains that potato cannons use compressed air to propel potatoes at high speeds, and that hairspray works as an explosive propellant. The document also covers how to solvent weld PVC pipes, the history and composition of black powder, and different types of cannons including rifled and smoothbore cannons used in the Civil War.
13. July 4th Dinner Party The Luncheon will commence at 3:00p.m. and will be held on July 4, 1861 in front of the Washington Monument. Fireworks and traditional events will be held to celebrate our country’s birth. There will be a ball following the feast. Please come properly attired to fit the theme colors, which are Gray, Blue, and Red. Dress extravagantly, but appropriately.
14. Menu The menu for our wonderful dinner party consists of all American dishes. For an appetizer, we will be serving fried cheese sticks. Catering our party will be Whataburger, they will serve good, juicy burgers and will have nice, greasy French fries on the side. The desert choices for the afternoon is homemade vanilla ice cream or a homemade triple-chocolate cake. Our guests will have the choice of Coca-Cola, ice tea, water, or lemonade.
15. THEME The theme of our spectacular Civil War dinner party is going to be “Blue and Gray”. All the most important people of the war will be there. Both Union and Confederate leaders will join us in a quiet, tasty dinner.
16. Décor Our décor will consist of everything being blue and gray so nobody has to worry about arguments about taking sides. Hopefully! There will be blue and gray dining sets, napkins, and eating utensils. Along with the dining needs, we will have blue and gray streamers and balloons hung all around the table. When lunch is finished and evening turns to night we will have a spectacular firework show to end our spectacular dinner party. The firework show will be filled with magnificent red, white, blue, and of course, gray. We hope you all like them!
17. Seating Chart Not Coming Fredrick Douglas Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant Henry Fleming Abraham Lincoln Richard Gatling Stephen Douglas Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
19. Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky. In his early life he tried a lot of different things to do. He tried a rail-splitter, a flatboat man, a storekeeper, a postmaster, and a surveyor. After doing all these jobs, he was still not satisfied. In 1832, he enlisted as a volunteer and was elected captain of his company. In 1836, after teaching himself grammar and math, he began to study law. In 1837, he moved to Springfield, Illinois for better opportunities to be a lawyer. After years in law, Lincoln became William H. Herndon’s, another lawyer, partner. Eventually, when Abraham Lincoln got into national politics, he was one of the most successful lawyers in Illinois. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the 16th president of the united states of America. Lincoln beat his democrat opponent Stephen A. Douglas. One of the major things he did was the emancipation proclamation. The emancipation proclamation was a document that freed all the slaves in the confederacy. Lincoln was elected for president a second time in 1864 against George B. McClelland, and won that election as well. As the war came to an end, Lincoln was sick of the fighting, so he asked the southerners to lay down their weapons and join in the reconstruction of America. Shortly after his second term began, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on good Friday, April 14th, 1865 at ford’s theatre by john Wilkes booth.
20. Henry Clay Henry Clay, or as some people called him The Great Compromiser, was born in Hanover County, Virginia April 22, 1777. When Henry Clay turned 20, he quickly went to school to study law with George Wythe. After school, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky and became a successful lawyer. After he lived in Lexington for a couple of years, he married Lucretia Hart on April 11, 1799. Later, Henry Clay became interested in Politics. He supported the emancipation of slaves and opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts. In 1803, he got elected to the Kentucky legislature. After four years in the Kentucky legislature he got elected as the speaker of the house. He got re-elected in 1809 for the speaker of the house, and in 1811 he got elected to the speaker in the U.S. House of Representatives. After becoming John Quincy Adams Secretary of State in 1824, Henry Clay went back to the Senate and became leader of the Republican Party, later known as the Whig party. Henry Clay’s greatest achievement was the Compromise of 1850, which avoided an earlier civil war and reduced sectional conflict for four years. The Compromise of 1850 was where Henry Clay got his nickname, “The Great Compromiser.”
21. Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee was born at Stratford, Virginia on the 19th of January in 1807, he was the general of the Confederate States army, and was the youngest son of major-general Henry Lee. In 1838 he became captain and took part in the Mexican War, repeatedly winning distinctions for conduct and bravery. In 1852 he was appointed superintendent of West Point, and within three years he carried out many important changes in the academy. In 1855 he was appointed as lieutenant –colonel to second Cavalry, commanded by Colonel Sidney Johnston, where he served against the Indians at the Texas border, and in 1861 he was made colonel of the first U.S. Cavalry. Later on he had success in the seven day battle. Also having success in Antietam, Fredericksburg, and several other battles. He then died on October 12th, 1870.
22. Ulysses Simpson Grant Ulysses Simpson Grant was born at Point Pleasant Ohio, on April 27th, 1822. He went to West Point, and graduated in the middle of his class. He fought in the Mexican War under General Zachary Taylor, and by 1861 he had risen to the rank of brigadier general of volunteers, after the outbreak of the civil war. In February 1862 he took control of the Mississippi valley. Soon after being promoted to major general of volunteers. As major General fought at Shiloh, and took over Chattanooga. Robert E. Lee also took over Appomattox Court House after Robert E. Lee. Soon after Grant was elected President and served a full term then retired. He then found out that he had cancer in the throat then died in 1885.
23. Stephen Douglas Stephen Douglas, or as some called him The Little Giant, was born on April 23, 1813, in Brandon, Vermont. Then at age 20 he moved to Illinois, where he would later become a lawyer in Jacksonville. He would then later run as a Democrat to be an Illinois legislature. Then in 1836 he won the election. In 1841 through 1843 he was the Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois. Then in 1843 he was elected to the US House of Representatives. After that he would be elected in 1847 through 1861 in to the US Senate. While being in the Senate he supported the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. Then in 1860 Douglas would be nominated for US Presidency, which he would not win. After that he was offered services with President Lincoln to tour border states to arise enthusiasm for the Union Case. He would then die June 3, 1861 in Chicago, by typhoid fever.
24. Fredrick Douglas Fredrick Douglas was born on February 1818, near the eastern shore of Maryland. He would then be separated from his mom at only a few weeks old. He then lived with his grandparents till his grandmother left him bye himself at his master’s plantation. Then at eight years of age he was sent to live in Baltimore as a houseboy, with his master Hugh and his wife Sophia Auld. Sophia would then later teach Fredrick the alphabet, until her husband forbid her to. After that Fredrick took it upon himself to keep learning more and more. In September of 1838 Fredrick would escape slavery. He then moved to New Bedford, Massachusetts, were he raised his family. He then started to attend as many abolitionist meetings as he could. Then in October of 1841 he attended an anti-slavery convention. He also published his own newspaper, called the North Star, which participated in the first women’s rights convention. After an extensive and proficient career, Fredrick Douglas died on February 20, 1895.
25. Richard Jordan Gatling Richard Jordan Gatling was born in Hertford County, North Carolina, on September 12, 1818. As a teenager, he helped his father invent two machines- one that sowed cotton, and one that thinned young cotton plants. In 1839, he invented a steamboat propeller, but someone else had already received a patent for a similar device. The same year he invented a seed sowing rice planter, which later was able to plant wheat seed, which increased yield from the hand sowing method in use at that time, making him rich. In the 1840’s, there was an outbreak of Smallpox that had hi interested in medicine so he joined the Ohio Medical College. Gatling graduated in 1850, but he lost interest in medicine and never began a practice. He spent the next few years improving upon previous inventions. He invented a steam driven plow in 1857, but it did not receive well. After the beginning of the Civil War, he started inventing firearms. Gatling thought the invention of an automatic weapon that could deliver a high rate of fire would reduce the number of soldiers required to maintain the battlefield, reducing the number of casualties. On November 4, 1862, he patented the Gatling Gun. The gun had six barrels that revolved around a central shaft. It used .58 caliber paper cartridges. By 1865 he modified the gun to shoot metal cartridges. The Union Army bought 100 of the guns, but they were used only in limited engagements. The gun underwent many changes, including electric motors to improve fire rate, until being declared obsolete by the U.S. Army in 1911. In 1870, Gatling moved to Hartford, Connecticut. In 1897 Gatling and his wife moved New York City to be near their daughter and her husband. Richard Gatling died on February 26, 1903.
26. Zachary Taylor Zachary Taylor was the twelfth President of the United States of America- March 4, 1849, to July 9, 1850. He was born in Orange county, Virginia, on September 24, 1784. Zachary was appointed to take the place of his brother who had died on 1808. He was made a Captain in 1810, and was placed in command of Fort Harrison, which he defended from Indians, in 1812. In 1814 he was promoted to Major, but was put back to a Captaincy. He retired in 1815 to a farm near Louisville, and was reinstated as Major when engaged in military life on the northwestern frontier and in the South. In 1819, Zachary was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1832 he was commissioned a Colonel, and was participated in the Black Hawk War. He served in Florida from 1836 to 1840, was appointed to command of the 1st Department of the Army of the Southwest, and was promoted to Brevet Brigadier-General. He then moved to Baton Rouge. Zachary was sent with a military force into Texas to watch the movements of the Mexican Army. In May, 1846, he participated in two battles on Texas soil. He was then promoted to Major-General, and captured the stronghold of Monterey. In 1847, he lost many of his troops to a request for them by General Scott, and was ordered to act on the defensive. Zachary was confronted by Santa Anna and his army of 20,000, while Zachary only had about 5,000 men. He defeated and dispersed Santa Anna’s army at the battle of Buena Vista, on February 23, 1847. Taylor earned the nickname “Old Rough and Ready,” in relation to his personal appearance. He was nominated for President in 1848, and was elected and inaugurated March 5, 1849. On July 4, 1850, Taylor gets violent fever, and dies on the 9th.
27. George Pickett George Pickett was born in Virginia, Richmond, on January 28, 1825. He would then graduate from West Point in 1846. After graduating he fought in the Mexican War where he increased his ranks from lieutenant to captain. When the Mexican war was finished he served in Texas, Virginia, and Washington Territory all the way till 1861, where he resigned so could enter the Confederate army. He first began as a colonel, and then he boosted his ranks to a brigadier general. He served under Major General James Longstreet during the Seven Days’ Campaign, where he would get wounded. He then became a Major General on October 10, 1862. After that his years of being a general went down as a he lost most battles he fought in. Then later he would be relieved of his duties, only days before the final surrender at Appomattox.
28. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Thomas Jonathan Jackson was born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia. He graduated (1846) 17th in his class at the West Point U.S. Military Academy, and was commissioned as a second Lieutenant. Jackson served in the Mexican War and won two brevets. While in Mexico, he became a devout Presbyterian. Jackson was recruited to teach at the Virginia Military Institute. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Jackson was commissioned as a Colonel of the Virginia forces, and sent to organize recruits. He was put in command of the 1st Brigade, and was then sent to join Beauregard at Manassas. At the first battle of Bull Run, Jackson and the 1st Brigade were dubbed “Stonewall”, for their efforts in repelling the enemy. That fall Jackson was promoted to Major General, and put in charge of the Valley forces. Jackson led a campaign in the western part of the state that began a feud with General William Loring. This feud made Jackson submit a resignation. In May of 1862, Jackson defeated Fremont’s advance, and later launched a campaign against several Union commanders in the area. He won several battles, and shortly after, he joined General Lee in the defense of Richmond, Virginia. He captured Manassas and defended it while Longstreet launched an attack and won the second Battle of Bull Run. Jackson was later given command of the 2nd Corps, after capturing Harpers Ferry. He was shot by his own troops, and had his left arm amputated eight days before he died, on May 10, 1863, from pneumonia.
30. Henry Clay Regret Dear Hosts, I am so sorry, but Henry Clay will not be attending your dinner party. I am very sorry to tell you that Henry Clay has passed away. I wish you all the best of luck, and I hope you have a great time at your Civil War Dinner Party. Sincerely, Lucretia Hart Clay
31. Zachary Taylor Regret Dear Hosts, I am sincerely sorry to inform you that among other problems that you may have encountered, my father, the late Zachary Taylor, will not be attending on account of his untimely death after catching fever during his presidency. We all hope the Dinner Party continues without fail to help recognize the heroes of this grave time. Sincerely, Mrs. Taylor
32. Stephen Douglas Regret Dear Hosts, I sincerely regret the unfortunate circumstance that, Stephen Douglas, will not be able to attend your dinner party. He is unfortunately dead. We are sending our most sincere regrets and wish you the best of luck at your dinner party. From, The Douglas family
34. Fredrick Douglas We are inviting Fredrick Douglas to our dinner party because of his great bravery of sticking up for what he believes in. As great abolitionist he helped many African Americans by going to as many abolitionist meetings as he could and attending anti-slavery conventions. He also helped many women by participating with his own newspaper, the north star, in the first women’s rights convention. Fredrick Douglas also loved to further his knowledge for the better of man kind. Fredrick Douglas was an incredible leader in women’s rights, an unbelievable abolitionist for African Americans, and a more than worthy candidate to come to this dinner party.
35. Richard Gatling We invited Richard Jordan Gatling because, Richard Gatling was a very successful opportunist who had revolutionized war as we know it by inventing a multi-barrel weapon that was capable of firing 200 rounds per minute. The Gatling gun had made all other aspects of War that had been relative obsolete. Now, no longer did it matter who had the most troops, but who had the most firepower, an amassed charge could be mowed down by a few Gatling guns manned by only by eight to ten men. Richard Gatling was a very influential figure in the development of war. That’s why we invited Richard Gatling.
36. Abraham Lincoln We are inviting Abraham Lincoln to our Civil War dinner party because of his presidency and to celebrate his newest achievement, the Emancipation Proclamation. President Abraham Lincoln was completely against slavery, so he decided to do something about it. Lincoln needed a way to end the problem, and the Emancipation Proclamation was born. The Emancipation Proclamation was a document that freed any slave in the Confederate States of America that did not return to Union control by January 1, 1863. However, the states did not return, so the Civil War still went on. Besides the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln was a great president.
37. Henry Clay We invited Henry Clay to our dinner party because of his major part in the United States government. Henry Clay has come up with a compromise to solve lots of the problems in the government. His biggest compromise was the Compromise of 1850, which avoided an earlier civil war and reduces sectional conflict for four years. Along with the Compromise of 1850, Henry Clay created the Missouri Compromise, which maintained the balance of the Senate by bringing in Maine as a free state, and Missouri as a slave state. Because of Clay’s effort to save this country, we decided to invite him to our party, even if he is not coming.
38. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson The reason that we invited Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson is because after he graduated form West Point he was commissioned as second Lieutenant, and as Lieutenant he served in the Mexican War. By the outbreak of the Civil War Jackson was put in command of the 1st Brigade. He also fought in the battle of Bull Run after which he was promoted to major general. As general, Jackson defeated Fremont’s advance, and captured Manassas.
39. Ulysses Simpson Grant We are inviting Grant to our dinner party because he was appointed General-in-chief by President Lincoln. As General-in-Chief Grant pinned down General Lee’s army. Grant also ended up becoming the 18 president of the United States, and served two terms. As president he helped establish The Civil Rights Act of 1875, and was the first leader in establishing the United States as an Industrial trader.
40. Robert E. Lee The reason why we invited Robert E. Lee to our dinner party is because of his excellent leadership of the Confederate States of America in the Civil War. Even though they were outnumbered, Robert E. Lee and his army put up a good fight. As well as commanding the Confederate army, Robert E. Lee is a veteran of the Mexican War in 1838. Robert E. Lee is a war hero, and that is the main reason we are inviting him.
41. George Pickett We are inviting George Pickett because of his heroic figure and many battles that he has fought in. George Pickett began as a colonel in the Confederate army. He than quickly boosted his ranks to a brigadier general and then to a major general. He would fight in many wars in his long and heroic career. We are proud to say that we invited George Pickett to our dinner party.
42. Zachary Taylor We invited Zachary Taylor to our dinner party because of his braveness in battle. He took down Santa Anna’s 20,000 men with only 5,000 troops. He also fought in the War of 1812 and was made Lieutenant-Colonel of the army. Along with a war hero, he was our twelfth president. Sadly, he got sick and died before he could finish his presidency, which is why he is not able to attend our party.
43. Stephen Douglas We are inviting Stephen Douglas because of his great leadership and his experience in the government. Some of his accomplishments are; wining the election to become legislature, becoming Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, being elected to the US House of Representatives, being elected to the US Senate, and being nominated to run for election in the US Presidential Race. He will be remembered as a great and intelligent man.
44. Conversation 1 Host to everyone- Welcome… I hope everyone will enjoy themselves with all the flavorful dishes catered from Whataburger. The first course will be served as soon as everyone is present and settled. (All the guests take their seats and prepare for dinner) (The servants bring out the dishes and place them on the table) Lincoln to Grant- How is the war going Mr. Grant? One country can only take so much division, ours a little more than others, but nonetheless only so much. Grant to Lincoln- The war is looking grim with both sides becoming increasingly violent towards one another. It is a sad sight to see brothers kill brothers. Lee to Grant- It is indeed! And among other things, I believe that we have earned our freedom from that great ‘ol nation of yours. Lincoln to Lee- I don’t think so Mr. Lee, I still have hope that we will pull through this as a nation united. Gatling to anyone- And my gun invention should help after it’s perfected! Lee to Lincoln- Well to do that you will have to occupy the entire Confederacy, which we will defend with our lives! Lincoln to Lee- Your words are brutally honest, and that upsets me for that what I am known for, so I now claim your land and use it as the national Union cemetery. Lee to Lincoln- Don’t you dare!!! (Lee rises from his chair, threateningly) F. Douglas to both- Calm down... Enjoy this great meal that our superior hosts have served us.
45. Conversation 2 Fleming to Grant- It is so nice to finally meet you sir. I have been fighting hard under your army for many days and nights.Grant to Fleming- Well, I am glad you are fighting valiantly, and that you are not fighting for him.Fleming to Grant- Who sir?Grant to Fleming- Robert E. Lee, of course.Lee to Grant-What was that Grant?Grant to Lee-Nothing.Fleming to Grant- Well I am glad I’m not fighting for those Confederates.(Fleming then goes to the restroom)Grant to Lee-Hey when are you going to start fighting Lee?(Grant chuckles)Lee to Grant-Shut up Grant, I have not yet begun to fight.(Lee than stands up ready to fight)Hosts to Lee-Sit back down and calm yourself.(Lee sits down)Lee to F. Douglas- Can you get me a drink.F.Douglas to Lee- Mr. Lee, I am not your servantLee to F. Douglas- My apologies Mr. Douglas, I forgot we are not in the South anymore.(F. Douglas rolls his eyes at Lee)Fleming to Guests-I am back, did I miss anything?Lee to Fleming- No Flemin’, now just sit down and eat your dang burger.(Fleming quickly sits down)Lincoln to Guests- Now that the excitement is over, let us all enjoy our delicious meals of greasy burgers and fries.(The guests continue to eat their meals in small talk)