Vallandigham inserted a stop the war plank.A version of the Westminster Confession of Faith written in English that we in the pew can understand. The Democrats nominated George McClellan for president with George Pendleton as vice president. A peace conference at Niagara Fall failed, but Horace Greeley accused Lincoln of providing unacceptable conditions for peace. However, both operations were not affective in creating enough support. Also, there were southern rebels stirring antiwar opposition. Vallandigham returned from Canada to push the cause of an early termination of the war. On the home front, people in the North were war weary. His army caused some damage to the surrounding area, but realized he could not win a battle over D.C. Meanwhile, General Early marched towards Washington and got within 5 miles of the capitol. Union miners tried to go beneath the Confederate lines by blowing up the ground beneath them, but the Union's follow-up attack failed. Hood attacked in the Battle of Atlanta, but Hood failed to stop Sherman. President Davis sent General Bragg to examine the situation and they end up firing Johnston and putting General Hood in his place. No self promotion, please.Ĭhapter Twenty Five: After Four Years of FailureĪs Sherman advances toward Atlanta, Johnston pulled back. BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM CHAPTER 21 SUMMARY FREEPlease also feel free to add to the Bibliography thread any related books, etc with proper citations or other books either non fiction or historical fiction that relate to the subject matter of the book itself. We also post the books that the author may have used in his research or in his notes. There is a Bibliography where books cited in the text are posted with proper citations and reviews. This is also a thread where additional information can be placed by the group members regarding the subject matter being discussed. Remember there is a glossary thread where ancillary information is placed by the moderator. If you need help - here is a thread called the Mechanics of the Board which will show you how: For citations, add always the book cover, the author's photo when available and always the author's link. There is no need to re-cite the author and the book we are discussing however. Also, when citing other sources, please provide credit where credit is due and/or the link. If an author or book is mentioned other than the book and author being discussed, citations must be included according to our guidelines. The text itself helps folks know what you are referencing and makes things clear. It is always a tremendous help when you quote specifically from the book itself and reference the chapter and page numbers when responding. REMEMBER NO SPOILERS ON THE WEEKLY NON SPOILER THREADS TO ALWAYS SEE ALL WEEKS' THREADS SELECT VIEW ALLīattle Cry of Freedom The Civil War Era by James M. It is never too late to get started and/or to post. There is no rush and we are thrilled to have you join us. This weekly thread will be opened up either during the weekend before or on the first day of discussion. The book can also be obtained easily at your local library, or on your Kindle/Nook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Powell's and other noted on line booksellers do have copies of the book and shipment can be expedited. This book was officially kicked off on February 13th. We will also open up supplemental threads as we did for other books. Please make sure to post in the particular thread dedicated to those specific chapters and page numbers to avoid spoilers. We will open up a thread for each week's reading. Week Twenty One - July 2nd - July 8th -> Chapter TWENTY FIVE p. BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM CHAPTER 21 SUMMARY SERIESThe first offering in the new MILITARY SERIES is a wonderful group selected book: Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era by James M. We at the History Book Club are pretty excited about this offering and the many more which will follow. Welcome all to the twenty-first week of the History Book Club's brand spanking new Military Series.
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