EFFECTS OF THE CIVIL WAR
AMENDMENTS ADDED AFTER THE CIVIL WAR
After the Civil War ended, the United States was in a time period known as Reconstruction. The entire country was recovering from the horrible tragedies that occurred during the war, and Andrew Johnson was President. During this time, he added three new Amendments: the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, also known as the Civil War Amendments, or the Reconstruction Amendments. They were intended to rebuild the country from one that was torn apart by slavery to one that had equal rights for everybody, no matter their race. This was taken care of by the 13th Amendment, which, after it was ratified in 1865, abolished slavery for good, making all enslaved people citizens of the United States. Three years later, the 14th Amendment was ratified. This amendment gave an extensive definition of national citizenship. It stated that no matter the race of any person in the United States, or if they were a citizen or not, they were guaranteed equal protection within the government's administration. The 15th Amendment was the last to be ratified, and it was made official in 1870. It permitted every citizen in America equal voting rights, no matter their "race, skin color, or previous condition of servitude".
JOHN WILKES BOOTH
John Wilkes Booth was born on May 10, 1838, right outside of Bel Air, Maryland. John Wilkes Booth had 9 siblings and was the second youngest. Booth was raised on a farm and was known for acting and drinking. John Wilkes Booth attended an all boys school named Milton Boarding. When Booth turned 17, he got his first acting gig in Baltimore. In 1863, John Wilkes Booth got respiratory cancer and was forced to take a break from the stage. In 1850, Booth joined the Know- Nothing Party which was a political party that had the main goal of limiting immigration into the United States. In 1859, he helped with the capture and execution of John Brown which showed his support of slavery. Booth also served as a secret spy for the Confederate forces. While Booth couldn't be on stage, he was planning a way to kidnap Abraham Lincoln and the plan was executed in March of 1865. His plan failed and John Wilkes Booth grew with bitterness. One night when he was a play, Lincoln was also in the theater. Booth got up on the stage, screamed, and shot him. Booth was shot and killed on April 26, 1865.
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
The military in the Civil War was trying out new technology. Some of the major things that were created were the Napoleon Field Guns, the Minie Ball the Spencer Repeating Rifle, and the railroads. The major gun in the Civil War was the Napoleon Field Gun. The gun was lightweight and easy to use. The Napoleon Field Gun had a very good aim short distance but sometimes went lopsidedly for further shots. The U.S. Army adopted this weapon in 1857. The Minie Ball was a bullet put into small handguns. The Minie Ball was heavy, but had a good aim, especially at long ranges. This bullet was cheap and easy to get. The Minie Ball was adopted in 1855. The Spencer Repeating Field Rifle was a gun that was not easy to produce and had limited range. This gun was very reliable and used as an offensive and defensive weapon.This rifle was adopted by the army in 1862. A new way of transportation was railroads. The railroad transported soldiers, food, and supplies in mass selections. The only problem with the railroad was it could easily be attacked by the opposing army. The railroad was adopted in 1811.
After the Civil War ended, the United States was in a time period known as Reconstruction. The entire country was recovering from the horrible tragedies that occurred during the war, and Andrew Johnson was President. During this time, he added three new Amendments: the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, also known as the Civil War Amendments, or the Reconstruction Amendments. They were intended to rebuild the country from one that was torn apart by slavery to one that had equal rights for everybody, no matter their race. This was taken care of by the 13th Amendment, which, after it was ratified in 1865, abolished slavery for good, making all enslaved people citizens of the United States. Three years later, the 14th Amendment was ratified. This amendment gave an extensive definition of national citizenship. It stated that no matter the race of any person in the United States, or if they were a citizen or not, they were guaranteed equal protection within the government's administration. The 15th Amendment was the last to be ratified, and it was made official in 1870. It permitted every citizen in America equal voting rights, no matter their "race, skin color, or previous condition of servitude".
JOHN WILKES BOOTH
John Wilkes Booth was born on May 10, 1838, right outside of Bel Air, Maryland. John Wilkes Booth had 9 siblings and was the second youngest. Booth was raised on a farm and was known for acting and drinking. John Wilkes Booth attended an all boys school named Milton Boarding. When Booth turned 17, he got his first acting gig in Baltimore. In 1863, John Wilkes Booth got respiratory cancer and was forced to take a break from the stage. In 1850, Booth joined the Know- Nothing Party which was a political party that had the main goal of limiting immigration into the United States. In 1859, he helped with the capture and execution of John Brown which showed his support of slavery. Booth also served as a secret spy for the Confederate forces. While Booth couldn't be on stage, he was planning a way to kidnap Abraham Lincoln and the plan was executed in March of 1865. His plan failed and John Wilkes Booth grew with bitterness. One night when he was a play, Lincoln was also in the theater. Booth got up on the stage, screamed, and shot him. Booth was shot and killed on April 26, 1865.
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
The military in the Civil War was trying out new technology. Some of the major things that were created were the Napoleon Field Guns, the Minie Ball the Spencer Repeating Rifle, and the railroads. The major gun in the Civil War was the Napoleon Field Gun. The gun was lightweight and easy to use. The Napoleon Field Gun had a very good aim short distance but sometimes went lopsidedly for further shots. The U.S. Army adopted this weapon in 1857. The Minie Ball was a bullet put into small handguns. The Minie Ball was heavy, but had a good aim, especially at long ranges. This bullet was cheap and easy to get. The Minie Ball was adopted in 1855. The Spencer Repeating Field Rifle was a gun that was not easy to produce and had limited range. This gun was very reliable and used as an offensive and defensive weapon.This rifle was adopted by the army in 1862. A new way of transportation was railroads. The railroad transported soldiers, food, and supplies in mass selections. The only problem with the railroad was it could easily be attacked by the opposing army. The railroad was adopted in 1811.