The Coffee House

[mommytotwo]

MD, hope you get your assignment finished soon and you get a good nights rest.

 

[ohanafamily]

What's the report on?????

 

[MonorailDude]

A bunch of summaries from the civil War. Like 28 summaries. I've typed this much so far. NEXT POST

 

[MonorailDude]

Plantation Life- There were 20 slaves per Master, or owner of Plantation. Most slaves were treated cruelly and had to work from Sunset to Sunrise each day! During the Harvest season, slaves would work for a whole 18 hours sometimes. The slaves harvested the 3 major crops and 1 material. These were Cotton, Tobacco, and Rice. Kids would be tutored in Plantations. The tutors usually came from England. When a slave had 15 children then they were freed. Slaves would tell folktales to each other to keep up with interest. They were allowed to read books though if they knew how to read. The more slaves the Master had the more property they had.

History of Slavery- In the 1600’s, millions of slaves were taken from Africa to America by English ships. The slaves were sold to the South as according to strength. Most slaves escaped by the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was one of the helpers of this organization. The slaves loved Abraham Lincoln for trying to abolish slavery.

Underground Railroad- From 1810- 1850, the South lost many slaves. The train traveled by night. The end destination of this trip was Canada. To get there though, you had to take many different stops at Stations. Harriet Tubman was a main person of this organization. She was a “Conductor,” or a person who moves slaves. Her real name was Amanita. She died in 1913 after freeing about 3,000 slaves in her life.

Costumes of 1800’s- Women would wear thick dresses everyday. A socoat and a vest were popular for the mean to wear. In the late 1860’s, men wore suits daily. Young men wore Frockcoats and plaid skirts until they were 4. Once they turned 10 they wore suits daily. Young women would wear the same as their mother. Slaves had ripped and torn clothing.

Pro’s and Con’s- NORTH PRO’S: Population was greater, Slaves were soldiers, Much more industrial, Better transportation, had enough gold to back up their currency, and had skilled generals and warships.
NORTH CON’S: South was defensive. North didn’t know the land as well.
SOUTH PRO’S South were closer to home, Could grow food, knew the land, and had Good military leaders.
SOUTH CON’S: Didn’t have much money, no industries, had inflation, and had a small navy.

I did Abraham Lincoln Report.






Emancipation Proclamation- People feared Abraham Lincoln would end slavery. Lincoln made the Emancipation Proclamation. It stated that the main purpose of this war was to stop the South from seceding and not to abolish slavery. Blacks fought in the war. Lincoln wanted to keep Kentucky on his side and as a border state. Lincoln knew abolishing slavery would end up with Kentucky seceding as well.

Andrew Johnson- The military governor of Tennessee. He was loyal to Abraham Lincoln. Gave many speeches to different cities as he headed for Washington D.C. Did not support slavery either. Andrew was born in North Carolina. He was the running mate of Abraham Lincoln in 1864. Johnson was a Democratic. He was almost impeached too!

Ulysses S. Grant- Hiram Ulysses S. Grant was his real name. As a boy he was called Lyss. He took Fort Henry during the summer of 1862. Appointed Major Union General by Abraham Lincoln. The General in Chief of the Union. Fought in the bloodiest battle in The Battle of Shiloh in Mississippi. On April 9, 1865, Aplamatics Courtyard of the south surrendered. Magnanimous terms of surrender were made. Soldiers lay down their arms, say an oath to U.S.A., and go home. Grant had been made the president of the United States. He ran for reelection in 1972. He retired from presidency and died of cancer in the throat in 1985.

Edward Stanton- Born on December 19, 1814. Edward was educated and learned how to become a lawyer. Became the Attorney General in 1860. He had also earned a Reputation of Efficiency. Edward Stanton died on December 24, 1861.

Steven A. Douglas- Born on April 23, 1813 in Vermont. Studied Law Term at Canandaigua Academy. Had the nickname “Little Johnny.” He was opposed to slavery and didn’t think that war was necessary for slaves. Popular Sovereignty, the choosing of slaves or no slaves in 1854. Steven ran against Abraham Lincoln for reelection in 1858. He offered his assistance to Lincoln. Steven died of Typhoid, a fever, in 1861.

William Sherman- He was born on February 8, 1820 and studied law in life. William lived in California and volunteered for the army. Sherman fought for the Union. He was once removed from the commands. Forwarded soldiers from Kentucky all the way to Ulysses S. Grant. Led an expedition against Jackson. Sherman and his army took Atlanta. He burnt down Atlanta and anything in his path from Atlanta to the Atlantic Ocean and stopped at Savannah. The southerners despised him. William Sherman died on February 14, 1891.

Thomas Jonathon Jackson- He was born in 1824. Jackson’s parents died of Typhoid fever. He went to Military Academy and graduated June 1846. Thomas married Elinor Junkins. His nickname was Stonewall Jackson. The Lt. General of Northern Virginia. He had his left arm amputated because one of his men shot it. Died on May, 10, 1863 on 3:15. His last words were, “Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the tree.”

Robert E. Lee- He was born on January 19, 1807 in Virginia. In 1831, he married the great granddaughter of Martha Washington. Advisor to the president in 1861. Fought against the North in many battles. He was considered a hero and was wounded in battle. He died in 1870 of Heart Disease. He was the President of Washington Colony.

Charles Sumner- He was born in Boston on January 6, 1811. He was against slavery and joined in many political arguments. Elected senator from Massachusetts and was a Democrat. Crime against Kansas was his speech. Author of the 13th amendment. Sumner and Lincoln had many slave quarrels. A good friend with Lincoln though. Was nominated governor of Massachusetts. Died of natural causes in Washington D.C. in 1874.

George B. Mc Lellan- George was born in Philadelphia in December 1826. A member of the Democrats and offered to help Lincoln. Appointed General of Potomac. He would invade Richmond from the east and take it back.

 

[mommytotwo]

Wow, that's alot that you had gotten done.

 

[MonorailDude]

Thanks. I've still got 2 more pages of college ruled paper to go though.

 

[NC Belle]

:thewave: :thewave:

Here are some cheers for you MD.

 

[MonorailDude]

Thank you. I just hope I can stay awke. I give this report maybe 30 more minutes till I'm finished.

 

[mommytotwo]

You're almost there MD, just a little more.

 

[MonorailDude]

I'm trying.

 

[MonorailDude]

I FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!!!!

 

[mommytotwo]

Good job

 

[NC Belle]

Good job last night, MD---I hope you were able to get up in time for school.

 

[MonorailDude]

Barely. I only got 6.5 hours of sleep.

Thank you for the encouragement though. *sniff* You guys are so nice.

 

[mommytotwo]

That's what the members of the Coffee House is here for

 

[NC Beast]

Hey everyone,

How're you all doing?

MD, great job on the report. When will you know your grade on it?

 

[mommytotwo]

NC Beast doing good here. Seems very slow on this thread again. We need to pick it up.

What's everyone's plans for this weekend? How's the weather where you live?

 

[NC Belle]

We have no major weekend plans yet. I might make a black bean chili this weekend. We may do some fall cleaning and prepare for the upcoming cold weather.

 

[mommytotwo]

It's getting colder here, but we don't get snow, don't have to really change the type of clothes that we wear, .... but I would love to experience the different seasons somewhere in the mainland or Japan.

 

[Tinkertude]

Tomorrow going to breakfast with gal pal then we are hitting the seasonal arts and craft shows. One is called Brushy Creek. It is a fund raiser for a working ranch that takes young men that are first time trouble makers or on the wrong track and cuts their hair short, gives them a cowboy hat and a pair of wranglers then gives them physical work, teaches them manners and respect of others and themselves.