Cumberland Church, Battle of - SummaryThe last victory for the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, the Battle of Cumberland Church took place in Cumberland County, Virginia on April 7, 1865, during the Appomattox Campaign.
Cumberland Gap, Battle of - SummaryThe bloodless Battle of Cumberland Gap took place from September 7 through 9, 1863 at the Cumberland Gap in the Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Currency Act, SummaryThe Currency Act was an attempt by Parliament to assume control of the colonial currency system. It added to the growing list of grievances in the colonies, which eventually led to the Revolutionary War.
Currency Act, TextThe Currency Act of 1764 went into effect on September 1, 1764. It regulated currency in the colonies and abolished paper money in favor of a monetary system based on the pound sterling. The act was passed to help protect British merchants and creditors from depreciating paper money that was used in the colonies.
Curtis, Samuel Ryan - BiographyPerhaps one of the more underrated Union officers of the American Civil War, Major General Samuel R. Curtis played a prominent role in securing and maintaining federal control of the border state of Missouri throughout the conflict.
Curtis, Samuel Ryan - FactsKey facts about Major General Samuel R. Curtis who played a prominent role in securing and maintaining Federal control of the border state of Missouri throughout the American Civil War.
Cushing, Thomas - BiographyThomas Cushing was a delegate from Massachusetts to the First Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Association, which set up the Continental Association. He was also elected to the Second Continental Congress and signed the Olive Branch Petition, but did not sign the Declaration of Independence.
Custer, George Armstrong - BiographyForever linked with Custer's Last Stand, General George Armstrong Custer was a flamboyant and widely renowned American army officer during and after the American Civil War.
Custer, George Armstrong - FactsKey facts about General George Armstrong Custer who was a flamboyant and widely renowned American army officer during and after the American Civil War.
Custer, Thomas Ward - BiographyYounger brother of General George Armstrong Custer, Thomas Ward Custer was twice awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Civil War.
Custer, Thomas Ward - FactsKey facts about Thomas Ward Custer who was twice awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Civil War.
Civil War, Generals from OhioDuring the Civil War, many Ohioans rose to the rank of General. Although most served in the Union Army, some served in the Confederate Army. The two most prominent were Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman, who led the Union forces to victory in 1865.
