Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896)
An author and abolitionist, who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in an effort to bring light to the life of an African american slave. Her novel persuaded many abolitionists, who had thus far sat on the side lines, to add their voices to the controversy. Uncle Tom's Cabin not only pushed abolitionists to support her cause but also angered many slave holding families in the south.
An author and abolitionist, who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in an effort to bring light to the life of an African american slave. Her novel persuaded many abolitionists, who had thus far sat on the side lines, to add their voices to the controversy. Uncle Tom's Cabin not only pushed abolitionists to support her cause but also angered many slave holding families in the south.
Charles Sumner (1881-1874)
A politician, senator, lawyer, and powerful orator. Charles Sumner was the leader of antislavery forces in Massachusetts and also leader of the Radical Republicans working to bring down the confederacy. Sumner put much effort into keeping on good terms with Europe, and give the newly freed slaves equal rights.
A politician, senator, lawyer, and powerful orator. Charles Sumner was the leader of antislavery forces in Massachusetts and also leader of the Radical Republicans working to bring down the confederacy. Sumner put much effort into keeping on good terms with Europe, and give the newly freed slaves equal rights.
John Brown (1800-1859)
As an american abolitionist John Brown believed the best and only way defeat the confederates was through armed insurrection. Brown lead many battles such as the Battle of Osawatomie in which he defended the town of Osawatomie from pro-slavery offenders, Brown later had to retreat and the town of Osawatomie was burned to the ground. Near the end of his life Brown lead the unsuccessful raid of Harpers Ferry, Brown was captured, tried, and convicted with a sentence of death by hanging.
As an american abolitionist John Brown believed the best and only way defeat the confederates was through armed insurrection. Brown lead many battles such as the Battle of Osawatomie in which he defended the town of Osawatomie from pro-slavery offenders, Brown later had to retreat and the town of Osawatomie was burned to the ground. Near the end of his life Brown lead the unsuccessful raid of Harpers Ferry, Brown was captured, tried, and convicted with a sentence of death by hanging.
Stephan Douglas (1813-1861)
An American politician who was a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and the democratic presidential nominee for president. Stephan ran a unsuccessful presidential campaign against Abraham Lincoln, who in turn, played a key role in abolishing slavery. Stephan is also known to be the creator of the Kansas-Nebraska, allowing new land to be settled and both territories would decide whether or not to be a free or slave state.
An American politician who was a U.S. Representative, a U.S. Senator, and the democratic presidential nominee for president. Stephan ran a unsuccessful presidential campaign against Abraham Lincoln, who in turn, played a key role in abolishing slavery. Stephan is also known to be the creator of the Kansas-Nebraska, allowing new land to be settled and both territories would decide whether or not to be a free or slave state.
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
The 16th president of the United States, A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and of the Illinois House of Representatives. Abraham Lincoln stepped into office at what was the U.S.'s weakest point in history, Lincoln turned it all around by supporting the Union to defeat the Confederacy, strengthening the national government, and modernizing the economy through banks, railroads, and tariffs.
The 16th president of the United States, A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and of the Illinois House of Representatives. Abraham Lincoln stepped into office at what was the U.S.'s weakest point in history, Lincoln turned it all around by supporting the Union to defeat the Confederacy, strengthening the national government, and modernizing the economy through banks, railroads, and tariffs.
Jefferson Davis (1808-1889)
An American states man who grew up on different plantations in Mississippi and Louisiana. Davis graduated from the U.S. military academy at West Point, and was the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. As a Senator from Mississippi he argued against succession, but agreed each state had a sovereign right to secede from the Union.
An American states man who grew up on different plantations in Mississippi and Louisiana. Davis graduated from the U.S. military academy at West Point, and was the Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. As a Senator from Mississippi he argued against succession, but agreed each state had a sovereign right to secede from the Union.
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885)
A general of the Union Army, leading them to defeat the Confederacy after the Battle of Appomattox Court House and General Robert E. Lee's surrender. After the civil war Ulysses became president and pushed for elimination of any vestige of the Confederacy nationalism and slavery, including the Ku Klux Klan.
A general of the Union Army, leading them to defeat the Confederacy after the Battle of Appomattox Court House and General Robert E. Lee's surrender. After the civil war Ulysses became president and pushed for elimination of any vestige of the Confederacy nationalism and slavery, including the Ku Klux Klan.
Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
Robert E. Lee distinguished himself during the Mexican-American War, becoming a military adviser to President Jefferson Davis, and general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Lee graduated at the top of his class at United States Military Academy at West Point. Although Lee lead the Confederate Army to cause heavy casualties to the Union Army, he was defeated at the Battle of Appomattox Court House, surrendering to Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Army.
Robert E. Lee distinguished himself during the Mexican-American War, becoming a military adviser to President Jefferson Davis, and general of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Lee graduated at the top of his class at United States Military Academy at West Point. Although Lee lead the Confederate Army to cause heavy casualties to the Union Army, he was defeated at the Battle of Appomattox Court House, surrendering to Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Army.
William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891)
William Tecumseh Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author who served as a general in the Union Army and was recognized for being an excellent strategist, but criticized for implementing "scorched earth" policies. William lead many successful campaigns against the confederacy including raiding the confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, and the capture of the city Atlanta.
William Tecumseh Sherman was an American soldier, businessman, educator and author who served as a general in the Union Army and was recognized for being an excellent strategist, but criticized for implementing "scorched earth" policies. William lead many successful campaigns against the confederacy including raiding the confederate stronghold of Vicksburg, and the capture of the city Atlanta.