CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION

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CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION

To name your story, you have to think about the overall message and what you want your audience to understand from the story. Also, make it relevant and easy to remember.

Effects and consequences of the war

Lincoln´s Death

Five days after he won the war murdered in a theatre with a shot on his head by John Wilkes Booth.

Reconstruction

The period of time after the Civil War is known as Reconstruction during this difficult era, the Southern states were gradually admitted back into the Union and areas destroyed during the war were rebuilt.

Deaths

The Civil War by far the deadliest war in American history. Well, over 600,00 people died.

on January 1st, 1863, president Lincoln declare all slaves liberated and free.

Civil War Amendments

The ending of a story is essential. We all know that if the ending is weak, what happened before loses its importance. So make it unpredictable, but fair. A resolved ending answers all the questions and ties up any loose threads from the plot.

15th Amendment (1870)

the right to vote shall not be denied based on rae.

14th Amendment (1868)

grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in US. Also, government cannot deny anyone equal protection of the law.

13th Amendment (1865)

bans slavery in the United States

it was the only war that the United States lived within its own territory. Paradoxically, it was a war without invading enemies, without enemy armies coming from other nations. The nation was one, yet the warring factions did not possess the same culture, nor the same traditions. To a certain extent, one can speak of the clash of two nations that coexisted, and then coexisted, but not without one eventually subordinating itself to the other.

Description about main cities in struggles

West

Transcontinental Railroad is completed (1869), increasing movement west.

Economy based on agriculture, mining and railroads.

Huge economic boom.

South

Remained an agricultural economy and poorest section.

Confederate and worthless.

Labor shortage, no more slavery.

Cities in ruins.

Farms, railroads, and factories destroyed.

North

The united States becomes a global economic power.

Foundation fo the industrial Revolution.

Emerged with a strong and growing industrial economy.

Emancipation

initially, the civil war between the north and the south was waged by the north to avoid the secession of the south and to preserve the union. Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary version of the Emancipation Proclamation declaring that as of January 1, 1863 slaves in those states or parts of states still in rebellion would be free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery, it essentially transformed with the character of war.

Main Causes of Civil War

Election of Abraham Lincoln

Political division of the country

The abolitionist movement

Abolitionism

many people, both black, white, male, and female became spokespersons for the ending of slavery.

some others were calling for immediate abolishment of slavery, regardless of the impact on southern.

most abolitionists were in favor of a slow emancipation so as not to hurt the southern economy.

Slave and no-slave states

States against federal rights

Difference between north and south

Slavery

Important Characters

In the beginning of the story (or the exposition), you will need to introduce the setting and characters. You might also want to introduce the main conflict. This part of the story is important because it gives the reader necessary background information and maybe even a first insight into a character’s personality.

Robert Edward Lee 1807-1870

He was the General Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War between 1862-1865. He fought during the Mexico-United States and was superintendent at West Point.

Jefferson 1808-1889

American military and statesman, he served as President of the Confederacy during the Civil War from 1861-1865. He was organizer of the Confederate Army.

Ulysses S. Grant 1822-1885

General command of the army of the United States during the last part if the Civil War, between 1864-1865. He then became the 18th president of the United States, from 1869-1877.

He was the main executor of the national reconstruction plans after the war ended.

Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

He became the sixteenth president of the United States of America. He held the presidency from march 1861- april 1865.

main achievements

modernization of the economy

strengthening of the federal state

abolition of slavery

SETTING

The setting (time & place) of a story can change throughout the plot.

Sensory detail

Sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. These details are important because they create depth in your setting.
See a few examples below:

• the smell of fresh bread
• the scent of freshly cut grass
• rain falling onto the windshield etc.

Sensory details

Weather

The weather is an important element in your story because it can highly influence the ambiance and the mood of the characters.

Do these weather conditions affect the main character?

The most affected character is the main character. Write down here if he/she is affected by these weather conditions in any way. For example, if they lost a family member or their home during a hurricane, etc.

Elements of nature

Decide if you want to include an element of nature in your story. For example, a rainbow can be a very nice choice for a happy ending. The mist in a story can represent mystery and secrets. A thunder can appear in the background at the moment when the 'bad guy' of the story makes its appearance, etc.

Catastrophic event

Does your story include catastrophic weather? See a few suggestions below or add your own:
- hurricane, earthquake, storm, etc

Time

The time of the story can also change. It can describe the event of a single day or can include an entire year's plot. Anyway, don't forget to mention it.

Time of plot

Where does the story takes place?

Your story can take place wherever your imagination will take you to.
For example: in an elevator, in an enchanted forest, etc. Don't forget to give details of the environment each time the setting changes, otherwise, the story can be confusing. Also, mention the seasons as each of them has unique weather and events.

Location

CHARACTERS

Characters are essential to a good story. Usually, the protagonist(s) is/are the most affected by the plot. Introduce a character by focusing on their actions, interests, and occupation, as the physical appearance doesn't make a difference in most cases.

Character's name

Type in the name of your character.

Other

Add other qualities/attributes of the character.

Main Goal

What is your character's main goal?

Character traits

Which traits best describe the character's personality? Choose more if necessary:

Type of character

Choose the type of your chacter: