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Born: 1822 in Marion, Alabama
Died: January 8, 1902
In 1840, he became a slave of the most well- known man in Texas, Sam Houston. He served the Houston family in many ways, including helping them move. After the Civil War, he became one of Walker County's leading African American figures. He became famous as one of Houston's trusted slaves. After emancipation, he became successful in business and politics. Following this success, he founded multiple institutions. Due to his work, he became a symbol of racial autonomy. He faced struggles, like facing oppression for many years and the backlash post- emancipation.

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1. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers announced that slaves were free.
2. All slaves were given equal rights.
3. Many blacks continued to be harassed, but Juneteenth serves as a celebration for progress.

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This Is Why Juneteenth Is Important for America

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Presidential
- not as thorough, needed to be quick
- southern states had little requirements that included
- provisional governments
- end slavery and declare loyalty
- white males had to take an oath of loyalty
Congressional
- wanted the south to pay
- ironclad oath
- "radical reconstruction"

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Born: Owingsville, KY on June 29, 1831.
Died: New Orleans, LA on August 30, 1879
At age 22, Hood graduated from military school at West Point. He served in Texas and California for the U.S. cavalry for multiple years. In 1861, when the war started, Hood resigned and became a member of the Confederate Calvary. The next year, he was promoted to commander of a unit called Hood's Texas Brigade. The same year, he was promoted to major general as a result of his then admirable work at Sharpsburg and Fredricksburg. At the Battle of Gettysburg, Hood was severely injured in the arm. Following his intensive recovery, he lost a leg at Chickamauga. After intensive recovery,
Hood was promoted to lieutenant general. He was famous for aggressively conducting the rest of the Atlanta Campaign. In May 1865, Hood turned himself in to Union forces and lived with his wife for the remainder of his life.

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1. The Union blockade was around the confederacy.
2. Confederate troops were more strategically utilized.
3. In May of 1864 the Union pushed into the South.

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Advantages of the North:
- leadership by the beloved Abraham Lincoln
- better transportation (efficient railways)
- larger population
Disadvantages of the North:
- not aggressive enough strategy
- didn't know the land
- believed the war would be easy and were surprised
Advantages of the South:
- knew their land well
- strong support from white slave owners
- amazing leadership in the military
Disadvantages of the South:
- less economical funding
- unstable government
- poor manufacturing