Chapter 11 Essay – The Bloodiest War of All Time During the American Civil War over 600,000 men died during within the four years of war. Soldiers from both sides of war suffered the same. Many of the casualties of the Civil War were not caused from injuries during battles or even death on the battle fields. Even with new technology, more soldiers died from disease, or not having the correct treatment. Medicines used during the Civil War were not ideal for fixing a medical condition. If a soldier had a chance of surviving those chances were cut because doctors were not able to dedicate the time needed on one patient because of so many others. The Civil War is known as the first moderate in American history. The reason behind this is war technology within the United States had changed greatly. By the time of the Civil War railroads had been put in both the North and the South. The North had twenty-two thousand miles of railroad with standard gauge. The South had less than half the amount with only nine thousand, and non-standard gauge. Railroads played a major part in new technology by not only transporting soldiers quicker, but food, medical tools, and communication faster than before. New weapons were another cause of so many casualties. During the Civil War the rifle was used. The rifle tripled the accuracy of the shooter being able to hit his target. With the rifle soldiers were able to load faster and shoot more than before. Along with the rifle came a new bullet. Instead of lead balls the rifle shot the minié ball. With the minié ball more soldiers needed amputations because of the bullet damaging tissue in the body. Enhancement of medicine was very important with the new technology. One thing President Lincoln did early in the war was ban exportation of medicine from the North to the South. But that didn’t stop the South from having decent medicine. The only thing that hindered the South was its limited service. With limited services in the South, disease and wounds were harder to handle. Many soldiers became sick with pneumonia to diseases such as malaria. For
“Why is the Civil War Considered as the First Modern War” Essay The American Civil War or quite simply the Civil War as it is known to many Americans, is regarded as America’s bloodiest war, claiming more lives than any other war in American history. It is a war that shook the constitutions of America by its roots and helped shape America into the nation it is today. Many people have questions they would like answered about the war, for instance, why was it considered as the first…
There are many significant events that have shaped America as we know it today. The most important event in early American history is the Civil War. The Civil War had a significant economic, political, and social implication. The Civil war of 1861-1865 determined what kind of nation we were. The Civil War started because of uncompromising differences between the free and slave states over the power of the national government to prohibit slavery in the territories that had not yet become states…
The Civil War HIS 102 / Spring Quarter Matthew Snyder The Civil War During the Civil War, the North had many advantages over the South. The South was outnumbered, out supplied, and pushed into a corner using military tactics. Many things changed because of the Civil War. The military tactics used by the North changed how the war was fought. Many changes were made politically; some were only temporary, while others were permanent. After the war was over, the country was reunited and…
1/16/14 The Civil war and the period of reconstruction brought great social, political, and economic changes to the United States. The effects of these changes continued into the 20th century. The civil war was great turning point for African Americans freedom from slavery and uniting the states as once again bringing good and bad changes. Also the period of reconstruction brought political, social, and economic changes to the U.S. As we discuss in the essay how the civil war affected the United…
The Civil War The American Civil War, fought between the North and South during the years 1861~1865, was the must brutal war in American history. Over 600,000 Americans died in this struggle, which was fought because the nation could not peacefully settle the social, political, and economical issues. This issue simmered for many years and many laws were enacted as compromises to prevent the Civil War, but by the 1850s, things were coming to a head. The sparks that ignited the two sides into an…
"Tied to a tree and blindfolded, I listened to my sister sobbing and screaming while armed men raped her” this is a vivid description from Sandra, a Congolese woman who experienced the gruesome Congo Civil War. How could a country live when the people they entrust, their government are raping their women and killing their people? Should the civilians rebel, will that help the country, will that reduce the death toll and the violence? This leads to the main question, which viewpoint had the best…
us commence a journey into the much travelled topic of The Civil War. Many an afternoon has been enjoyed by a family, bonding over the discussion of The Civil War. Cited by many as the single most important influence on post modern micro eco compartmentalism, it is yet to receive proper recognition for laying the foundations of democracy. Since it was first compared to antidisestablishmentarianism much has been said concerning The Civil War by the upper echelons of progressive service sector organisations…
American Revolution Civil war 1861-1865 (3 years) The war to end slavery Long Term Causes: Slavery was becoming a huge issue. Several compromises had been made but now compromises would not work. North wanted no slavery, south wanted slavery. The south breaks off from the Union Immediate Cause: Abraham Lincon elected, outh succeeds, Ft. Sumter. Major Battles: Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Antietam, Sherman's March to the Sea, Battle at Gettysburg, Picket's Charge. Turning point: Battle of…
Economic disagreements between North and South The Civil War was a time of great disparity in the history of the United States but one commonly overlooked fact was what caused all the fighting. Some think it was slavery and although that may be true, there is a lot more to it. Before the civil war, the north and the south had quite different beliefs but were kept together under the federal government. Basically, the civil war was eminent; all that was needed was that final straw to break the camel’s…
history Although the Civil war killed many Americans it benefitted some parts of the county. After the civil war there were many new technologies in the North. In a 1861 magazine it said sixty six new inventions relating to engines, implements and articles of warfare were released. Some examples of these inventions were repeating rifles, steam engines and use of iron ship hulls, which led to new industries. Since the infrastructure was ruined because of the civil war they needed new transportation…
