ell, 132). Charges of abolitionism appeared in police reports and persons were found guilty not of expressing opinions against slavery, but of stating their belief that the Northerners will be successful are sent to prison for six months; or they are tarred and feathered, their head shaven, or deported(Russell, 134). Many municipal authorities threatened to close the city schools and disband police; while at the same time, employers refused to pay their workmen(Russell, 136). Most Negroes had fled their plantains and would not go back except under government control(Private and Official Correspondence, 33). It appears that the people of the United States were falling into a depression due to their lack of ways to make money or get paid. Most people over reacted to what was nothing important at all. While on the other hand, some civilians were getting there houses burned down or property stolen from them. Marauding parties continually overran the country, robbing, burning, and killing(Ratchford, 11). To me it sounds as though the life of a soldier during the Civil War is not one that I would want to live. I would rather sit at my computer and type a paper about it than actually leave through it. The soldiers and the civilians alike, had it very rough. The conditions were harsh and the fear of death would be the only thing on my mind. Or fear of having my house burnt down or taken from me is something I would not want to experience. In conclusion, I would be very proud to shake any soldiers hand that fought in the Civil War. Outline I. Introduction II. Life of a Soldier During the Civil War A. Camp Life B. Death C. Duties D. Shooting E. Food F. Medical G. Pay III. Government and Citizens During The Civil War A. Government Reaction B. Citizens Reaction C. Citizens Vandalism IV. Conclusion...
