... farmer before he fought for his country in the War for Independence. During the War he fought in such key battles as the Battle of Lexington, Bunker Hill and Saratoga. For his success in battle he was awarded the rank of Captain and after the War returned to civilian life. After the War he ... other farmers groups inspired by the actions of Shays" men. For example, the Hampshire Country court, Great Barrington, and Worcester Court of Common Pleas were all held up during the rebellion. Some of these were protested in small groups and other such as Worcester, which had over 5000 people, w...

• Word Count: 1723
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... farmer before he fought for his country in the War for Independence. During the War he fought in such key battles as the Battle of Lexington, Bunker Hill and Saratoga. For his success in battle he was awarded the rank of Captain and after the War returned to civilian life. After the War he ... other farmers groups inspired by the actions of Shays" men. For example, the Hampshire Country court, Great Barrington, and Worcester Court of Common Pleas were all held up during the rebellion. Some of these were protested in small groups and other such as Worcester, which had over 5000 people, w...

• Word Count: 1723
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... that the war would not be won without the end of slavery, Lincoln drew up the Emancipation Proclamation (Fincher). This document freed slaves in all areas who rebelled against the Union. This began a rippling effect to many other aspects of the war and led to the enlistment of African ... warned that Union officers recruiting and arming slaves were "outlaws" and would be subject to execution as felons when President Davis gave the order. And all "slaves captured in arms" would be handed to state officials (Allen). These soldiers would be treated like fugitives and would face life impriso...

• Word Count: 2424
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School