Term Papers on The Burning Of Richmond

Term Paper Title	The Burning Of Richmond
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# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	2.29

The Burning of Richmond



American Studies I                                                                               September 10, 2003

            In April 1865 the Confederate capital was destroyed.  A picture portraying this moment can be found on page 472 of The American Pageant.  In this picture, there are people crossing over a bridge as they leave behind a burning city.  All of the people seem to be on horseback. While I was flipping through the pages, the flames caught my eye. I saw how the fire engulfed half of the picture and I began to wonder what event in history it was from. As I read further, I found out that the image had an important story behind it. It was the story that would explain one of the most crucial moments of the Civil War, where two separate worlds were beginning to become one.

            During the elections of 1864 Lincoln was reelected as president.  Lincoln’s goal was to get the Southern Confederation to join the Union. He was also looking for the slaves to become emancipated. Democrats in Northern America celebrated this event because it meant Lincoln would be able to continue in his attempt to "save the union," while the Southerners felt just the opposite.  With Lincoln in office, there was little to no hope of being victorious in staying independent. With General Grant leading the vicious Northern army, the battles were tough.  By February 1865 there was talk of resolving the conflicts between the North and South.  The problem was that neither side was willing to give in. Lincoln pressed for a union and the Southerners refused to back down without freedom.  The end came in April 1865 ...

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