How we choose to
communicate with others in our daily lives has had profound impact on our
skills of communicating later in life. On top of effecting our skills in
communication, how communication occurs also alters other ways of life. One
historical example of communication impacts others day to day lives was during
the Civil War. Three methods of communication that have direct impact on how
the war went and others interpreted the war; these methods of communication
included the Gettysburg Address, the newspapers, and the telegraph.
The Gettysburg Address
by President Lincoln was a short speech performed after the fighting between
the North and South had ended. This speech was a minor speech with regards to
the other speech performed that day. However, this speech by Lincoln help
turned the American public opinion around and help the public obtain the last
fighting desire to finish the fight.
The newspapers reported
the fighting that occurred on a day to day basis. This news coverage lead to difficulties
for public opinion on the war but allows for the war to be transparent to all.
Below are 3 examples of newspapers. Theses newspapers effects how all
viewed the war.
The telegraph also had a
key impact in the war. Lincoln used this to communicate to his generals
directly. Truthfully, Lincoln was able to stay on top of hour by hour
developments of any battles. This allowed for effective changes with any sort
of plan of attack or defense. This was one of the main reasons why the North
end up being victorious in the Civil War.
The Civil War is just
one historical example of how communication has affected the world around us
today. A current example is how social media communication has affected every
one's lives. Whether good or bad forms of communication, each plays a role in
how the world has developed to where we are now and will reach in the coming
years. So, the next time your communication imagine what affect it will have
one yourself as well as others.
URL: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-newspapers-reported-the-civil-war-17280757/
As a history major and history lover, I enjoyed this blog. I liked how you explained communication with an important era in American History.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I find history boring. You did a nice job explaining everything. I would say maybe just liven it up a tad bit. Overall, nice job.
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