Andy'sUSHistory

   In US history, I have learned to find and read historical documents with great understanding of the material.  I have learned that history is not only the restatement of events that have happened in the past, but understanding why those events occurred.  With this concept in mind, I have learned how to relate everything that we have learned so far, to the new material that we are learning at this moment.  In the future, I hope to develop these skills much farther to be able to make strong connections between events in history much faster.  With skills such as paraphrasing, quoting, and summarizing, I will be will now be able to articulate my finding much clearer, making me more successful in this class.

   I have learned about the difference between a paraphrase and a summary.  I learned that a paraphrase is restating something in your own words, while a summary is just getting the main points, or a shorter version of something.  I learned that paraphrasing is okay as long as you cite the source that is being paraphrased.  I also learned that quotations are used as evidence to support a claim that is being made.  It is also to specify that this specific person said these exact words. This is what I learned today: - Only use a direct quote when it adds power and style to my writing. - Always make it clear, from context, that I understand the full meaning of the quote. - Whether I quote or paraphrase, I must always be transparent about the source and how I'm using it. - If I use another author's exact words or phrases, to any extent, I have to use quotation marks and give credit. - If I use another author's presentation of facts or ideas, but put their ideas in my own wor

   Throughout the movie "Lincoln", Daniel Day-Lewis portrays Lincoln's determination and brilliance during his presidency to deal with the Confederacy.  As Roger Ebert says, Lincoln's actions were "a masterstroke in cutting away the financial foundations of the Confederacy."  This shows his wisdom in dealing with the war, including how to economically weaken the Confederacy.

Original- There are some battlefields in "Lincoln" but the only battle scene is at the opening, when the words of the Gettysburg Address are spoken with the greatest possible impact, and not by Lincoln. Kushner also smoothly weaves the wording of the 13th Amendment into the film without making it sound like an obligatory history lesson. Paraphrase- As Roger Ebert says in his review of the movie Lincoln, the only fighting that occurs in the movie is the first sequence.  This is when the Gettysburg Address makes an appearance, which gives it the best impression on the viewer it could have.  However, it is not spoken by Lincoln himself, but others in the army.  He also inputs the 13th Amendment’s details in a clean fashion.  This keeps the viewer engaged in the movie while still keeping all the important details of the Amendment in the movie.(Ebert) Revised Paraphrase- As Roger Ebert says in his review of the movie Lincoln, the only fighting that occurs in the movie

The theme of these letters is war https://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/298734?terms=civil+war&sType=quick - Ulysses This letter is the what Ulysses S. Grant sends Robert E. Lee to discuss the terms of his surrender.  Grant gives the protocol for surrender. https://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/313264?terms=civil+war&sType=quick - Ulysses short This is the Letter Grant sends to demand the immediate surrender of the fort Donelson.  This unconditional surrender would give the Union a great advantage in the war. https://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/1755502?terms=civil+war&sType=quick - Robert E. Lee General Lee uses this letter to the people of Maryland to join the cause of the Confederacy.  He says that they are being treated unfairly under the constitution because of massive imprisonments. He says he will come to the aid of Maryland. https://americanhistory.abc-clio.com/Search/Display/298828?terms=civ