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During Class today we talked about what happened during the civiil war and what the effects of it were. A little bit after the civil war ended the current president of the United States was shot. His name was Abreham Lincoln and he did a lot for this country and everyone knows of him. However her did appose slavery indeed and he was pushing to get slavery abandoned or banished or what ever. When Abe. Lincoln was elected in the fall of 1860 the state of South Carolina tried to seperate from the U.S. It was South Carolina and about 6 other states that were with slavery, so they were pushing and pushing to keep their slaves. They were known as the confederate states of America. This meant they had their own government, and laws. The first shots of the civil war were fired in April of 1861. I could not imagine being apart of something like this. It would be like the juniors and seniors breaking off from Carmel and making their own rules, and then starting war on the freshmen and sophomore's. Every 1 in 2 people would die, just think of how horrible that would be. Except it was like a million times worse. 1204082962

The Civil war was a crazy time indeed assassinations, WAR, and just pure misplaced judgment. I say misplaced judgment and not stupidity because the south believed in what they were fighting for. I feel that they had a lot of courage for that because there are people out there who believe something and keep it cooped up because they are afraid of what people are going to say about them. I know because I am one of them, but not because I am afraid of what people are going to say about me but because I really don't feel like piping in and messing myself up or something. Anyways I think what the men in south were noble in what they did by fighting what they believed for, even though their belief was a little misplaced. I also feel that the south was going up against a high power; I mean they were staring into the eye of a beast. The north had every manufacturing plant around, so they had the power to make guns and more guns. This is a good power to have in war. Now really I don’t feel like talking about the assassination, but I have heard so much about it since about 1st grade that I am just sick of it and I really don’t feel like talking anymore about it. All in all the civil war was pretty much a war about misplaced loyalty and a lot of amputations.

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In class we discussed the Civil War. I am fascinated, though, with the aftermath. A horrible war was over and the north could have severely punished the south, but it didn't. Of course, there were wrong done to the south after the war. But compared to other conquered nations, they were treated well. Lincoln being the king genius he was, understood that the country needed healing. With time came the healing and the south eventually began again to feel like apart of the U.S. I think the healing would have been faster had Lincoln not been killed. He would have emphasized a kind touch for the south and tried more to win back the south's love for it's country. Interestingly, some in the south still harbor resentment to the north. The northerners are trying to cure this ill will by moving in massive numbers down to the warm climate of the south. Many "southerners" now are transplanted northerners. Life is funny and ironic. 1204259008

What happened after the Civil War?.. Violence and hate. The outcome of our violent and gruesome history still affects us in negative ways. Personally, I don't belive any good came out of the War. I think that the only effect that ended up finding its way to our world today was the violent aspect of what people think is "right." Look where we stand today. An immense amount of troops are over seas fighting for what they believe is right; while growing numbers of people who we are fighting against are arguing and trying to get what they want. What people don't realize is that no one gets their //whole// way. Sure, they get power. But, with great power comes great responsibility; and people are lazy. It has always been like this. No one has ever been fully 100% happy with where they stand after fighting and killing so many people. In all of our history, the outcome has been consistent. It isn't invisible to the eye; its crystal clear. In order for us to fully understand what we truly want, we have to truly believe it.. we have to take 5 minutes away from our own lives, and put it to good use for the sake of someone else. 1204260368
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I don't know about you but im gonna be one hundred percent happy when i dont die from a terrorist attack from the Middle East. We are fighting for our own freedom in the Middle East. To be honest the Government and the military should be happy that they have disrupted the terrorists because if we are in this war for the right reasons (which is a completly different argument). The military and George Bush should be worried about our safety and i believe by invading Iraq and taking out a huge oppresor we stopped or slowed his flow of supporters and power. If he had gotten too powerful he would have been a threat to Iraq, the US and the entire world. 1204590715

The aftermath of the civil war was almost as bad as the war itself. The south was totally destroyed, not only had they lost slavery to make money off of, but many of the crops, railroads, and roads were destroyed from the fighting. This whole area had now become an empty wasteland that could not be used by anyone. The north did not have it as bad, but there was still considerable damage done, and both sides lost thousands of people that had been pivotal to the economy of the country. Luckily we were not attacked from outsiders, because we were extremely weak. We always take for granted that the war is happening somewhere else, and because of our military strength we dont have to be in constant fear of people trying to kill us. This is one reason that we need to support our troops and military, because like it or not, without them we could never live the lives that we do. mme

 I think that the only thing that happened in this war was violence and hate of each other fellow American citizens. This war that happened generations ago is still affecting us today. Really is there any good that can come out of war or is it because all we want is revenge on someone. Now when you look at the world today are people thinking what their grandkids are going to have to deal with or their great-grandkids? Wars are usually avoidable and all they cause is death and hate. Do people really think that it is right to go and fight someone else, because if we do we must have a screw loose in our heads. Yes you may get power in the outcomes of a war but is it worth all of those innocent lives. Have ever fought, where you happy after you fought, or were you upset and mad. If you can find me one person who is happy after they fight someone and kill them kudos to you. 1205203660

When i saw this forum I was very interseted becuase it said during the Civil War. I read this book in 8th grade for studying the Civil War. When I read what they did i was almost shocked and I didnt know what to believe and if it was true. Everyone once in a while the North and the South would both carry a white flag and plant them side by side at a tree stump and they would knot up there socks and use it as a ball and they would play baseball. They would forget about the war and there muskets becuase they had a truce. This is a true story becuase there are documented stories from soldiers saying how they would face off and have all these ball games. They of course had a unique way of playing and all the rules were crazy but it was weird just to hear about how our nation was at war but yet the north and the south were able to come together for a baseball game. It just is crazy becuase imagine what would have happened if they didnt go to war and they just talked themselves out of the mess instead of fighting and killing. Innecent blood was spilled over something so stupid. It just doesnt make any sensce that they can come together for a baseball game but they cant come toghether for a debate about slavery and make the right descion. 1205379183Ale2

The civil war was was a war that affected our country dramatically. Wars usually build up because of a conflict. The conflict between the north and the south was how they thought. One side thought that slavery was wrong, while others found it fine. Both sides thought they had the better opinion. Most things in life can be changed through pride. Both sides had great power in each of their side but it was about who wanted to win the fight more. This war was very difficult because it was as if you were fighting your brother for death. It was either kill or be killed. No one wanted to do either but the North side won. It's hard to imagine a time in our life when we wern't a country as one. Now we are able to use whatever we need from the South and use their resouces. I think signing the country as one was one of the smartest decisions that our country could have made. Through all of the resources that both the North and South combined together, we are unlimited. The country benefits so much more as a whole instead of two divided countries.1205449982ape2

I'm not sure how much I really want to say for certain about the aftermath of the Civil War since I only know so much about it. But it does seem like the north did let the south off pretty easy from what I know. When you hear about other wars over seas that America isn't involved in or any great war in early history its much different from this. These people would attack a country or territory, then take complete control, use them as slaves, and take their treasures and wealth. I think maybe if the north would have taken more control once defeating the south maybe slavery would have completely gone away instead of continuing with segregation and what not. Also this may have been a good thing if the north would have pushed on the south and taken harsh control that could of resulted in another war or a sepperation between the two territories. 1205463489