Mississippi History Research Paper

Coca-Cola was first bottled in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In addition, the first heart transplant took place in Jackson, Mississippi (Skates, Jr. and Wales). The same doctor also performed the first human lung transplant. Many events in the past have shaped Mississippi to what it is today. Based on the founding, historic events, and the famous people who were born in or live in Mississippi, one can conclude that Mississippi has a very interesting history. Mississippi took many years to become a state. After the Revolutionary War, Mississippi was given to Spain and the United States of America, but as a result of the Pinckney Treaty, Mississippi was fully given to the U.S. In 1817, the Mississippi Territory was separated into Mississippi and Alabama. When the Mississippi Territory was split, Mississippi was made a proper state, gaining statehood on December 10, 1817. After many disagreements with the other states, Mississippi seceded from the U.S. in 1861. It was the second state to do so in these rough times.

Some battles include the Battle of Meridian, Holly Springs, and Port Gibson (Skates, Jr. and Wales). Some Civil War battles include the Battles of Iuka, and Jackson. In the Battle of Jackson, the army was fighting againg the Tennessee army (Ken). The first civil war battle fought in MIssissippi was the Siege of Corinth and the last was the Battle at Tupelo (Weiser-Alexander.) During the Civil War, Mississippi was a strong defender of slavery. As a result, most white people in Mississippi refused to share political power with people of color. People of color ended up losing many rights they had won during the Civil War. Furthermore the Battle of Vicksburg was one of the turning points of the Civil War. The Battle of Vicksburg gave the Union power over the Mississippi River (Skates, Jr. and Wales). Today you can go to the Vicksburg National Military Park to learn about this historic battle