User blog:Nults McKagan/If I Imagined You As an Important/Historical American Figure

After thinking for some time, I've finally decided to do this blog. As a general guideline, I'll avoid presidents as often as possible to keep things interesting; however, this doesn't mean they won't pop up on the list every so often. Comment below if you want to be included.

'''Note: None of this is to be taken too seriously. Don't get salty. kthx'''

Waglington/Lithium (John Brown)


Startin' off strong with one of the most interesting Americans ever (in my opinion). John Brown (1800-1859) was an abolitionist who believed the only way to end slavery in the United States was by armed insurrection. During the "Bleeding Kansas" conflict in 1856, Brown led forces in the Battle of Black Jack and the Battle of Osawatomie, with Brown's forces also slaughtering five pro-slavery settlers in Pottawatomie. Brown is perhaps best known for his attempt to start an armed slave revolt by seizing a U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. He was tried and hung for his crimes. Although he never personally brought an end to slavery, his actions created fear in the South, contributing to their eventually secession just two years later.

Not sure why I thought John Brown would be a good pick for Lith. I guess he just seems like the kind of guy that would lead an armed slave revolt. :3

Lord Andrew Mallace (John Hancock)


John Hancock was a wealthy man who served as the first and third governor of Massachusetts. He was a strong supporter of the American Revolution. After America had achieved independence, he used his influence to make Massachusetts ratify the Constitution in 1788. Although he may not have played the largest role in securing America's independence, he did have the largest signature on the Declaration that made it so.

Parax. (Abraham Lincoln)


Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the United States. He led the Union through the Civil War, possibly the largest issue America had to face up until that point. Through his deft handling of the border states and Britain (as the Confederates tried to get diplomatic recognition), Lincoln was able to preserve the Union and abolish slavery in the United States altogether. Although his decisions weren't popular at the time they were made, things ultimately turned out for the best, and Lincoln is now regarded as one of the best Presidents of all time.