Hi! I'm Melissa! 45 years young, feel like I'm 20. I'm married to my best friend. We have three pups and 2 "adult" children. I'm here working towards finishing my degree in Plant and Soil Science.
I think it’s important to understand that prior to the Reconstruction Era, when the country was still in its infancy, many significant events shaped the path to that moment. I believe that one of the most important was the Declaration of Independence, which not only marked the colonies’ separation from Great Britain but also laid the foundation for the nation’s principles. The US fought many battles to unify as one nation, creating its identity so to speak. The journey to becoming a unified nation was long and full of conflict. The country fought multiple wars, both against outside forces and within its own borders, to establish its identity. One of the most significant internal struggles was the Civil War.. The Civil War was not just a struggle over territorial disputes, it was a battle over the institution of slavery, states’ rights, and the future of the Union. The war brought profound societal changes, most notably the abolishment of slavery through the Emancipation Declaration. This was a turning point that not only changed the war but also changed American society forever. By the war’s end in 1865, slavery was officially abolished, setting the stage for the Reconstruction Era.
- US History Overview 1: Jamestown to the Civil War, uploaded by Khan Academy, April 22, 2011
I think it’s important to understand that prior to the Reconstruction Era, when the country was still in its infancy, many significant events shaped the path to that moment. I believe that one of the most important was the Declaration of Independence, which not only marked the colonies’ separation from Great Britain but also laid the foundation for the nation’s principles. The US fought many battles to unify as one nation, creating its identity so to speak. The journey to becoming a unified nation was long and full of conflict. The country fought multiple wars, both against outside forces and within its own borders, to establish its identity. One of the most significant internal struggles was the Civil War.. The Civil War was not just a struggle over territorial disputes, it was a battle over the institution of slavery, states’ rights, and the future of the Union. The war brought profound societal changes, most notably the abolishment of slavery through the Emancipation Declaration. This was a turning point that not only changed the war but also changed American society forever. By the war’s end in 1865, slavery was officially abolished, setting the stage for the Reconstruction Era.
- US History Overview 1: Jamestown to the Civil War, uploaded by Khan Academy, April 22, 2011