Thomas Jefferson Diary From Dixie Short Notes

• Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States (1801-1809). Jefferson was an American founding Father, the author of the declaration of Independence in 1776. Also, Jefferson wrote a bill establishing religion freedom in 1786.One of the main characteristic of Jefferson is that he was not a public speaker. • George Washington

George Washington was the first president of the United States (1789-1797). Washington was the first person to sign the US Constitution. In 1775, Washington was appointed as a leader of the continental Army. Even Washington had not political experience to manage the presidency, Washington had the training and experienced in field style of battle practice because of his Army experience.

Chestnut was a secretly held anti-slavery views, in contrast to her husband James Chesnutt, Jr. The book was published until 1905, long after her death. The Diary from Dixie related the view of historians for its perspective views of confederated military and political leaders and for its insight into Southern society during civil war.

• Sacajawea

Sacajawea was a young Indian woman, she was a Shoshone interpreter best known being the only woman on the Lewis and Clark help in the expedition into the American West. Sacajawea was married to a French tapper named Toussaint Charbonneau.

• Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson

Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was a successful general during the American Civil War (1861-1965). Jackson served in the artillery in the Mexican War. Thomas Jackson was a highly respected man he was saw as a here for most of the Southern people. Because of his actions Jackson earn nicknames such as “Tom Fool Jackson” and “Old Blue Light.”

• Charles

Davis was leading the Southern United States during the Civil War. Davis was constantly in conflict with extreme exponents of the doctrine of states’ rights.

• Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the sixteen president of the United States (March 1861- April1865). Lincoln is remembered for his vital role as the leader in preserving the union during the Civil War. Lincoln also help to end the slavery in the United Sates (1863). Also, Lincoln was the first president to lead the country into war. One of the most important things about Lincoln was the order of Emancipation proclamation during January 1863. April 14, 1865 Lincoln was assassinated in Washington by John Wilkes Booth.

• Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass an anti-slavery activist, abolitionist and writer. Frederick Douglas was the most important clack American leader of the nineteenth century. He was also known as the father of the civil rights movement. Also, he was an activist defending the women’s rights. Douglass was a slave who escape at the age of 20 years old who later on become as one of the most important anti-slavery figure. Douglass was a very influential into the attainment defending the rights for all the African