Kentucky was one of the border states that had divided loyalties for both the Union and Confederate causes. Although Kentucky eventually sided with the Union, many Kentuckians fought on the Rebel side.
What follows are proclamations made by the commanders of the Union and Confederate forces in Kentucky. Read both quotes, and then summarize at least two main ideas from each quote. Which one do you think is more persuasive, and why?
[The flag of the United States] has streamed in triumph at the mast-head of our ships, and in many a bloody field has cheered the American armies on to victory. It has waved in every breeze on land and upon the sea, and in the strong hands of our fathers who bore it aloft, it has never, lo, never dishonored. Around it have clustered the dearest hopes of every friend of human liberty in every clime, and who doubts the last shriek of freedom will rend the skies, if it shall fall forever....[t]hough others may hate and curse the land that gave them birth, the brave and loyal sons of Kentucky will never strike with parricidal hands the State that has nutured them.--Colonel Curren Pope, Commander, 7th Kentucky InfantryTo the People of Southeastern Kentucky:
The brigade I have the honor to command is here for no purpose of war upon Kentuckians, but to repel those Northern hordes who, with arms in their hands, are attempting the subjugation of a sister Southern State.... Their government has laid heavy taxes on you to carry on this unnatural war, one object of which is openly avowed to be to set at liberty your slaves, and the ensuing steps in which will be to put arms in their hands and give them political and social equality with yourselves.The honor of your wives and daughters, your past renown, and the fair name of your posterity forbid that you should strike for Lincoln and the abolition of slavery against those struggling for the rights and independence of your kindred race.
Strike with us for independence and the preservation of your property, and those Northern invaders of your soil will soon be driven across the Ohio.
--General Felix Zollicoffer, Confederate Army
42 comments:
Stephanie Sanchez , Adan Martinez
P.2nd
4/13/10
I agree with the flag of the untied states because the bloody field has cheered there ameican army to victory.It is never dishoner they willl never strike to the natured of them.Plus the united states want to get ride of slavery.the confedreate states want to keep slavery.
MARTIN Z. BRYANT S.PER.2
THE MOST PRESWASIVE WAS THE COLONEL CURREN POPE ,COMANDER,7TH KENTUKY INFANTRY . I THINK THIS WAS THE BETTER ONE WAS THATAMERICAN ARMIES WON ON VICTORY. THAT BRAVE AND LOYAL SONS OF KENTUKY WERE ON STRIKE .STATE THAT HAS NURTURED THEM.
GEMA O. and ANTONIO S. P.2
1.) We agree with the first comander because he gave good examples and we liked his quotes.The second comander was wrong is what we thought.
P.2 Ana R & Ricardo T
1. The two main ideas are to have the honor to control is here for no purpose of war upon Kentuckians. The other main idea was about the honor of your daughters & wifes to half of your fame.
2. We say the one of the daughters& wifes is more persuasive beacause we think it shows alot, about what they earn and what they receive.
Emily O. & Ashley V.
Per.2
The father passed it down to us to win every battle and that now we are fighting with our own people and that the parents are the untied states and the sons of the saints.
P:2 Ernesto C. & Gabriel V.
1. The fathers passed it down to us to win every battle and that now we are fighting with our own people. The parents are the unite states and the sons are the states.
2. The people should not come to kentucky if they aren't living their because it influence's the decision of kentucky becoming free or a slave state. Also that the US shouldn't tax for war and that africa americans should have equal rights.
Period.2 Diana R. & Annabel G.
What follows are proclamations made by the commanders of the Union and Confederate forces in Kentucky. Read both quotes, and then summarize at least two main ideas from each quote. Which one do you think is more persuasive, and why?
The one quote that sounds more persuisive is the second one.
Jackie M.
Pablo N.
per:2
1. Colonel pope was saying that many states has fought with the united states but in each war every one celibrated the glory of the war that ended wit a flag the united states flag. he also said that kentucky will never fight with the u.s. it will always treat the u.s. like a parent an respect the u.s.
2: general felix is saying that he is happy to command the soldries an hes blaming the north for heavy taxes an hes blaming abraham lincoln an the abolitionist an he saying to drive the northerns out of kentucky too ohio
we think the northerners had a better reason because it is true that the u.s. made them an are like parents too the u.s.
Daisy R & Deana D Per.2
1.) For quote number 1 Colonel Corren Pope is saying that Kentucky will become loyal to the US they do not want a war.
2.)For quote number 2 what general Felix Zollicoffer
is saying they will not have a war. For Kentucky to become free and have independence and abolish slaves.
3.)I think between the two quotes number 2 is more persuasive because its saying war is not the answer that the US is loyal and well give them independence.
Carlos Machuca p2
1. This proclamation made by the commanders was union beacause it makes alot of sence.
Stacey M. & Juan C. per.2
The U.S. flag had lead America into victory in bloody battle grounds. it was showned upon every field and sea and was never dishonered. And if you give your life for this flag will you forever live in heaven. Kentucky will never strike with parricial hands the state that has natured them.
David S. P2
1.He is saying that kentucky will be loyal to the united states and there will be no war.
2.He is saying that people from the north are coming to the south.They are also giving them taxes.
the one thats more perssuasive is the speech of colonel curren pope because he metions that the us offers liberty as well freedom. the others dont offer that they offer slavery aswell as heavy taxes.
Diana Rojas and Erik Molina
Q#1:states are like the children and the union is like the parents patra say the killing of bouth parents and children
Q#2:I think that what they are want is to convince us to go for there side and that they will reward us but that f we don't that they will kill us or like hurt us or some thing like that
[qoute#1] the flag represents life, liberty , and persude of happiness.if kentucky leaves the union will break and everything they worked for will break .
#2 every slave wants life,liberty,and,the persude of happiness.and they want to honor there family with he property they had before it was taken away
I Think that both are right but if lincoln takes away slavery the south could leave .so slaves should have the same rights.
elizabeth cano
period4
by. Alejandra Raygoza & Manuel Ornelas per.4 4/13/10
1. The union has won and had great honor and leaving the union is a great dishonor
3. Well we pick the union because it's a free state and we think slavery is wrong .
The union had to address the south because slavery was the main factor.Freedom was important because many states did not have slavery.I would not allow slavery to be in any state because it wouldnt be fair to do someone elses work or job.
Jairo.M Rudy.T p.4
this is saying that why should Kentucky fight against the land that gave them freedom and liberty.
this is telling that ketuckians should fight with the confederate to keep their slaves.
p4 Juan G. and vanesa lover
1.The souther began to give and the northerners were beigning to take over and get rid of slavery.
2.
Melissa Aguilar & Amy Moran
period 4. 4/13/10
1. The southerners began to give up and the northerners were defeading the south and getting rid of slavery.
Period 4
Iliana Mejia
Alexanra Descalzi
The southerners Began to give up and the notherners were defeating the south and were getting rid of slavery.
kentucky wanted to be a free state so they were getting rid of slavery so they began war to free slaves.
richy stepen p.4
he meant that the southerners are giving up and the northerners are winning.
kentucky wanted to become a free slave state and the southerners had a war with entucky because the southerners didnt want kentucky to them to become a slave state began war in kentucky
richy stepen p.4
he meant that the southerners are giving up and the northerners are winning.
kentucky wanted to become a free slave state and the southerners had a war with entucky because the southerners didnt want kentucky to them to become a slave state began war in kentucky
Diana Ramos,Daniel Macias
Period 4
1.If states leave their will be no more Union.
2.The Union wants to take your slaves away so the slave owners and slae will be equal.
3.The Union because they have no slaves, And the confederant has slaves.
Destiny Murillo Georgina Gonzales per.4 April.13.10
1) Colonel Curren Pope is saying if the states leave there will be no union and hes putting it as the states are the children and the union is the parents and and if the children kill the parents it would be parricidal.
2)General Felix Zollicoffer was trying to scare the slave owners by saying if kentucky leaves the union everyone will be equal and if everyones equal, the slaves would have just as much power as the slave owners and they'd have to do their own work since they can't take a person that has as much equalitys freedom.
Michael B. & Misael G. P.6
1. The American flag has seen triumphs and defeats. It also gives people the hope of freedom, even though some peolpe hate it. The state of Kentucky will never strike the country that protected it.
2. The South wants to get rid of the Northerners that are trying to rid them of their property, slaves, and also give them political and social equality. Also, the Kentuckians should protect their property and the abolition of slavery.
Nathalie G. & Jasmin R. P6
1)one of the main idas is that Kentucky will not fight back,another one is that Kentuckians wont do that because they are Loyal to the Union.
2)
Alan R. and Andrea O. per.6
The first quote was about saying that the U.S gave birth to them. He is also saying that the us flag has gone through alot and so they shouldn't lave the union.
the second quote was about them trying to convince them to leave by saying the there "sister" states or the non-slave states are trying to attack them.they are also trying to get them to strike with them to become independent.
We think the Union had a much better method to pursade them because they proved the point that they had been born in the U.S, which shows that i they want to defend there fights the should join the union.
j.c p.6
1.the united states flag has been with us at sea & at land, that and that flag has became a symble of our hopes & dreams.
2.to defend our rights as southerners.
Per.6 Nancy C. & Michael N.
1. Colonel Pope Stated that the South side should be ashamed for living the land that had giving them so much. He states that THe Union brought freedom for everyone and that leaving has brought hurt toward the country.
2. General Felix said that the North has problems and he states them as wrong doing. They use the North in a mean way.
3.We think that the first quote is more persuasive because Colonel pope didn't sound like a baby or points the problems to a person.
p.6 Brenda F. & Stephanie O.
1) The flag of the United States stands for pride & liberty in the United States. People who have left the Union should be ashamed because the U.S. gave them freedom.
2) The government has put the U.S. through wars and heavy taxes.
Brandon O. &Marina P.
1. The flag of the united states a symbol of freedom and has been through a lot to get there.
2. There was no point of war for the people of the Southeastern Kentucky. The norherners want to invade pur land.
1 was more persuasive
Isaac.J & Leslie.B
Per.6
1.Two main ideas are on the liberty of slaves and their equal rights.The life,liberty&persuit of happiness.
2.I think the second one was more persuasive because it made more sense and explained better.
1. Though others may hate and curse the land that gave them birth ,the brave and loyal sons of Kentucky will never strike with practical hands the state that has nurtured them.
2.The honor of your wives and daughters, your past renown, and the fair name of your posterity forbid that you should strike for Lincoln and the abolition of slavery against those struggling for the rights and independence of your kindred race.
The first one was more convincing because that why would a country fight on the land that made and started them and made them who they are.
Period 6 Alexandra G and Jasmin H
1. * America had triumphed and succeeded for liberty
on this bloody land we call our nation.
* Our nations proud fathers never dishonored our
nation nor our flag.
2. * We have come here not to fight you, but to fight the Northeners, thoose who have put taxes on you to fight a war that is not needed.
* Fight with us to keep what you own, to keep your dignity, and fight with us because we are your own race.
Sheila!
period 6
april 13,2010
1.He is saying to take pride of the us flag because it stands for liberty.And going against the american flag its like going against your father.
2.They are saying that they dont wanna fight they just wanna be free. And that america is making them pay over taxes.
i thing the first one is more persuasive
P.6 Christian C. & Stephanie C.
1.That the Unoted States has been strong and always will be even thiugh some people may hate what tey've done to be successful.
2.That the people have to stand up for what they believe in and fight for their rigthts and territory.
We think the first quote is more persuasive because sometimes fughting for what you think isn't always the way you want things to go for yourself.
Stephanny S. and Muriel P. Period 6
1.He is saying to take pride in the U.S flag that stands for liberty, and that if you go against the united states your going against your fathers.
2.I think it says to not cause a war over Kentucky.
P.6 Alexander M. Cythia. G.
Quote 1. The main ideas of this quote are that many times America has proved their victories and that kentucky will not attack their "home" aka their state.
Quote 2.The two main ideas of this quote are that people are being persuaded to not pay taxes and to not let the war continue so that there ''property'' aka slaves will not be freed.
Period 6 Hugo T. and Maggie M.
1) Fighting against the union is like fighting your father. The flag of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA stands for liberty.
2) they wan their independence and the government is making you pay a lot of taxes just to pay for an uneccesary war
Nemesis D. Juan B.-Period 6.
Curren Pope:
1) He talks about the United States' flag and the way it was created. It was created to symbolize the union of all or states who fought together.
2.) They said that because of that, they could not tear away from the union because of it. Because they had been through so much with the union.
Col. Pope, the Union commander in Kentucky, calls on Kentuckians to think about patriotism, their love of their country and their heritage, in making their decision. Gen. Zollicoffer calls on their fears of losing their slaves for Kentuckians to join the Confederacy.
It seems to me that when we make choices based on fear, they never seem to work out. I would go with Col. Pope's idea that the Union represented liberty and hope, even if the Union wasn't perfect.
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