My Top Ten: Civil War and Reconstruction by Areeb Ballaj

Bleeding Kansas (May 21, 1856)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:13:39 UTC

Bleeding Kansas was an event that was part of the many factors that ultimately led to the Civil War. One of the reasons why this event led to the Civil War was the struggle between the new states being admitted allowing slaves or not. This led to there being votes held by the citizens to decide what type of state it would become. In the end many people started fighting physically over this choice. this event led to the death of more than 55 people. This influenced the start of the war because it caused both southerners and northerners to see each other as opposites even though they live in the same country.

Raid on Harper's Ferry (October 16, 1859 – October 18, 1859)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:14:30 UTC

Because of the attack that John Brown launched on Harpers Ferry, it increased tensions between north and south. This led to the Civil War because southerners began to fear for their safety. The fact that someone from the north would come into their home and attack them was terrifying for them. This created a greater rift between the two sides. Causing the start of the Civil War to become inevitable

Election of Abraham Lincoln (November 6, 1860)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:15:58 UTC

When Lincoln got elected for president, many people in the south were unhappy. They had gone out of their way to make sure that he was not an option to vote for in many voting areas in the south. Regardless, Lincoln still won the election. This caused the south to secede due to the fact that Lincoln was from the north. They did this because they feared that he would end slavery. This was the last straw for the Civil War to start.

Invention of the Minié Ball (1849)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:17:10 UTC

The Minié Ball was an invention that was produced prior to the Civil War. But because of its invention, it caused one of the most brutal wars at the time. This caused a high demand for them because of their effectiveness and caused many factories to produce them. This caused both sides of the war to adapt to the new style of war that came with using this instead of the traditional musket ball. This helped influenced the side that one the Civil war by allowing the south more a fighting chance because of it's ability to kill so many people in such little time.

Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:18:35 UTC

The Emancipation Proclamation helped decide who would win the war because it gave the bravery that many slaves needed in order to flee the south. This shifted the side of the war because it stated in the document that saves would be freed and if they joined the Union they would receive land and an animal. This motivated many slaves to join the Union to fight for their freedom, their friends freedom, and their families. This turned the tide of the war because it gave the Union an extra 180,000 soldiers which were stated to be better than normal soldiers. This allowed the north to achieve overwhelming victories over the south

Battle of Gettysburg (July 1, 1863)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:19:25 UTC

The Battle of Gettysburg is stated to be one of the biggest battles during the Civil War. During this war there were many deaths that occurred on both sides. The effect that this war on both sides was the amount of money that was used to fund it. And with the use of new technology such as the telegraph, it caused it to become more brutal. And with use of railways, the fight was able to longer. Overall, this battle not only affected the outcome of the Civil War, but also the progression of reconstruction.

Lincoln's 10% Plan (December 8, 1863)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:23:04 UTC

Through the course of reconstruction, Lincoln's 10% plan could be seen as a success. It was perfect for the south to accept because it allowed them a lot of freedom on their end. But they still were displeased with the terms of it. This changed the economy for the south by lowering the production of their cotton. It also created a political divide between the north and south.

Lincoln's Assassination (April 15, 1865)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:24:11 UTC

The death of Lincoln can be seen as a failure during the course of reconstruction. This is the case because it heavily delayed the progression of the rebuilding of the south. But socially, many southerners rejoiced for they believed that they would be able to get their labor back. this also caused many of Lincoln's plans to be thrown under the bus. Never to be seen again.

Johnson's Rise to Presidency (April 15, 1865)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-02 17:46:58 UTC

With the rise to Presidency for Johnson it caused many things to go wrong for the freedman. In many cases, this event is seen as a failure of reconstruction. Politically, because of him pardoning many southerners of their crimes, many confederates were able to run for government positions. While he was in term, he never helped pass any bill that Congress had left him. This caused them to be angry and try to get him impeached. ut he was able to remain. This also changed things economically because of southerners being able to get their land back and putting many freedmen into economic slavery.

The Freedman's Bureau (March 3, 1865)

areeb_ballaj — 2024-10-07 04:11:02 UTC

This organization could be seen as a success in reconstruction for the Freedmen. It was able to get many of them a good start with their new lives. But socially, many southerners hated it and created groups like the K.K.K to invoke fear into many of them. But many churches were built for them to practice religion. Due to segregation, it was hard for many of them to earn a living. But overall, it allowed for many of them, to be finally free for the first time in their lives.