Essay On Stonewall Jackson

Michael Lloyd Page 1
Mr. Blystone
US History (G)
1 May 2014

Thomas Jonathan Jackson

Thomas Jonathan Jackson otherwise known as Stonewall Jackson was a Confederate General during the American Civil War. He was born January 21st, 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia and shortly died 39 years later on May 10th, 1863. He was one of the most commonly known Confederate commanders after General Lee. On May 2nd, 1863 at the Battle of Chancellorsville, a soldier from the Confederate side accidentally shot him leaving Jackson wounded with the loss of his arm. He died eight days later due to pneumonia. His death was a major setback to the Confederacy because not only was he courageous, he was brilliant, and religious too.
Courage: the ability to do something that frightens one, meaning the act of being courageous is not to be deterred by danger. This one word can categorize a person on a whole higher level. Stonewall Jackson exemplified tho word better than anyone else ever could have. For example, at the first battle of Bull Run, while several Confederate units were falling into disorder and panic, their general pointed to Jackson and his men who were withstanding the attack and said "There stands Jackson like a stone wall!" thus urging his men to gather their courage as well and regroup behind Jackson's position. In spring 1862, in Shenandoh Valley, Virginia, Stonewall created the Valley Campaign. In Jackson’s Valley Campaign, he marched

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17,000 mean 646 miles in 48 days, winning many minor battles along the way and defeating three Union armies. In fall 1862, Jackson made quite the mark with his actions at Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferry was a three day war with the hope that the Confedera...

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...dication to his Lord though. General Hill had called Jackson “that crazy old Presbyterian fool” and wanted to no longer be apart of Jackson’s command. Jackson was a very strong believer and didn’t care who it was who denied his God. Jackson knew the Lord was his savior and would not let anyone tell him different.

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"With a rusted sword in one hand and a Confederate battle flag in the other,a grim-faced Stonewall Jackson desperately rallied his faltering troops. What Rebel worthy of the name could abandon ‘Old Jack’ in his hour of need?”- Robert C. Cheeks. Thomas J. Jackson was a modern day hero for the great impact he made on any man or women who met him. He was a leader who had many qualities. His death was a major setback to the Confederacy because not only was he courageous, he was brilliant, and most importantly his strong religious beliefs.