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MA Thesis, 2021

This thesis comparatively analyzes the experiences and loyalties of merchants in the North Caroli... more This thesis comparatively analyzes the experiences and loyalties of merchants in the North Carolina towns of New Bern and Williamston during the American Civil War through the viewpoint of two individual merchants: Jacob Gooding Sr. and Cushing Biggs Hassell. The proximity of Federal occupation drastically affected the economic conditions that merchants experienced, but ultimately had little negative effect on merchant loyalties in the region. New Bern was occupied directly by Federal forced from 1862 to 1865, while Williamston remained on the frontier of Confederate territory but was plagued by repeated Federal raids. The distinctive identity, ideology, and culture of the Southern merchant class caused Confederate loyalty to prevail among merchants like Hassell and Gooding in both towns despite the promise of improved commercial self-interest offered by Federal authorities in New Bern or the destruction and damage caused by Federal raids in Williamston.

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Papers by Noah S . Shuler

African American Culture: An Encyclopedia of People, Traditions, and Customs. Eds. O.L. Dyson, K.L. Jeffries, and K.L. Brooks. (Santa Barbara: Greenwood, 2020), 1:215-218., 2020

The Lookout, 2017

The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are someti... more The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are sometimes overlooked. In the absence of extensive scholarship on the war’s overall effects on religiosity in North Carolina, this study attempts to show that the Civil War did have a demonstrable influence on religious practice in the state. In the early nineteenth century, religiosity was steadily growing in the North Carolina. The demands of the war effort drew on North Carolinian manpower, leaving congregations depleted and without ministers. The war also affected North Carolina churchgoers by causing shortages of supplies, interdicting travel through hostile occupation, and bringing the destruction of church locations. However, the pre-war trend of overall growth continued throughout the war despite fluctuations and temporary decline in membership and attendance. Additionally, the war brought emancipation for African American, causing new African-American churches to be founded. The Civil War affected every church in North Carolina in some way, but it did not stop religiosity from continuing to grow in North Carolina.

Victorian Britain was a Christian country in the sense that the Church of England was the establi... more Victorian Britain was a Christian country in the sense that the Church of England was the established religion of the land. However, religious nonconformity was a growing movement within the Christian church. Protestant dissenters were gaining rights and privileges that had been previously held captive by the Anglican hegemony. Though a minority, Catholics maintained a presence in Great Britain throughout the Victorian period. Non-Christian religion was not common by any means, but atheism was spreading, especially during the later Victorian period. In an analysis that ignores denominational divisions, Christianity was most certainly the most dominant religion of the time in Britain. Since Christianity was the most prevalent religion and the state established the church, the real task then becomes defining what is a “Christian country.” It is not a simple task, but this paper will attempt to address it while remaining faithful to the facts. Victorian Britain was definitively Christian in some regard, but that does not necessarily make it a “Christian country.” This paper will define what it means to be a “Christian country” and argue whether Victorian Britain fits that definition.

This work, completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements of HIST 3000 (History: Its Nature... more This work, completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements of HIST 3000 (History: Its Nature and Methods) at East Carolina University, was completed under the supervision of Dr. Mona Russell. It presents an theoretical analysis of the use of a particular British propaganda pamphlet as a primary source to be used in the instruction of a secondary World History course.

This paper explores several articles and publications that analyze the modern historical fiscal p... more This paper explores several articles and publications that analyze the modern historical fiscal policy of the United States (US) government. These articles discuss such items as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), public debt, and budgetary deficit. It is the purpose of the author to show how current fiscal policy has been inadequate in its efforts to fiscally operate the federal government. This paper analyzes Alesina & Ardagnas research and conclusions about the failures of modern governmental fiscal policy. The United States tax system evolved gradually into the current system that emphasizes income and payroll taxes over other types of taxes.

Conference Presentations by Noah S . Shuler

The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are someti... more The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are sometimes overlooked. In the absence of extensive scholarship on the war’s overall effects on religiosity in North Carolina, this study attempts to show that the Civil War did have a demonstrable influence on religious practice in the state. In the early nineteenth century, religiosity was steadily growing in the North Carolina. The demands of the war effort drew on North Carolinian manpower, leaving congregations depleted and without ministers. The war also affected North Carolina churchgoers by causing shortages of supplies, interdicting travel through hostile occupation, and bringing the destruction of church locations. However, the pre-war trend of overall growth continued throughout the war despite fluctuations and temporary decline in membership and attendance. Additionally, the war brought emancipation for African American, causing new African-American churches to be founded. The Civil War affected every church in North Carolina in some way, but it did not stop religiosity from continuing to grow in North Carolina.

From December 11-17, 1862, the Federal Army in eastern North Carolina mounted a major inland raid... more From December 11-17, 1862, the Federal Army in eastern North Carolina mounted a major inland raid to facilitate the capture or destruction of the vital Wilmington and Weldon Railroad at Goldsboro, North Carolina. Led by General John Foster, this raid was an attempt to relieve the pressure on Union forces near Fredericksburg, Virginia, but Foster also intended to use the raid as the initial steps of a further assault on major targets in North Carolina. Though he was immensely successful in his combat operations, the larger strategic situation changed suddenly with the defeat of the Army of the Potomac in Virginia, reducing his minor tactical achievements to ultimately meaningless and costly strategic losses. The primary source record demonstrates that his force’s retreat and subsequent ineffectiveness as a regional strategic power is not rightly attributed to Foster but to the failures of Union commanders elsewhere.

2nd Place Winner of the the 2017 Rhem Schwarzmann Award for Student Research - Presented at the A... more 2nd Place Winner of the the 2017 Rhem Schwarzmann Award for Student Research - Presented at the Award Recognition Ceremony.

In the early nineteenth century, religiosity was steadily growing in the North Carolina. The demands of the war effort drew on North Carolinian manpower, leaving congregations depleted and without ministers. The war also affected North Carolina churchgoers by causing shortages of supplies, interdicting travel through hostile occupation, and bringing the destruction of church locations. However, the pre-war trend of overall growth continued throughout the war despite fluctuations and temporary decline in membership and attendance. Additionally, the war brought emancipation for African American, causing new African-American churches to be founded. The Civil War affected every church in North Carolina in some way, but it did not stop religiosity from continuing to grow in North Carolina.

Book Reviews by Noah S . Shuler

Nautical Research Journal (TBP), 2018

To be published in Nautical Research Journal (2018).

Book Review of [Robertson, William Glenn. Back Door to Richmond: The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Ap... more Book Review of [Robertson, William Glenn. Back Door to Richmond: The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, April-June 1864. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1987.]

MA Thesis, 2021

This thesis comparatively analyzes the experiences and loyalties of merchants in the North Caroli... more This thesis comparatively analyzes the experiences and loyalties of merchants in the North Carolina towns of New Bern and Williamston during the American Civil War through the viewpoint of two individual merchants: Jacob Gooding Sr. and Cushing Biggs Hassell. The proximity of Federal occupation drastically affected the economic conditions that merchants experienced, but ultimately had little negative effect on merchant loyalties in the region. New Bern was occupied directly by Federal forced from 1862 to 1865, while Williamston remained on the frontier of Confederate territory but was plagued by repeated Federal raids. The distinctive identity, ideology, and culture of the Southern merchant class caused Confederate loyalty to prevail among merchants like Hassell and Gooding in both towns despite the promise of improved commercial self-interest offered by Federal authorities in New Bern or the destruction and damage caused by Federal raids in Williamston.

African American Culture: An Encyclopedia of People, Traditions, and Customs. Eds. O.L. Dyson, K.L. Jeffries, and K.L. Brooks. (Santa Barbara: Greenwood, 2020), 1:215-218., 2020

The Lookout, 2017

The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are someti... more The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are sometimes overlooked. In the absence of extensive scholarship on the war’s overall effects on religiosity in North Carolina, this study attempts to show that the Civil War did have a demonstrable influence on religious practice in the state. In the early nineteenth century, religiosity was steadily growing in the North Carolina. The demands of the war effort drew on North Carolinian manpower, leaving congregations depleted and without ministers. The war also affected North Carolina churchgoers by causing shortages of supplies, interdicting travel through hostile occupation, and bringing the destruction of church locations. However, the pre-war trend of overall growth continued throughout the war despite fluctuations and temporary decline in membership and attendance. Additionally, the war brought emancipation for African American, causing new African-American churches to be founded. The Civil War affected every church in North Carolina in some way, but it did not stop religiosity from continuing to grow in North Carolina.

Victorian Britain was a Christian country in the sense that the Church of England was the establi... more Victorian Britain was a Christian country in the sense that the Church of England was the established religion of the land. However, religious nonconformity was a growing movement within the Christian church. Protestant dissenters were gaining rights and privileges that had been previously held captive by the Anglican hegemony. Though a minority, Catholics maintained a presence in Great Britain throughout the Victorian period. Non-Christian religion was not common by any means, but atheism was spreading, especially during the later Victorian period. In an analysis that ignores denominational divisions, Christianity was most certainly the most dominant religion of the time in Britain. Since Christianity was the most prevalent religion and the state established the church, the real task then becomes defining what is a “Christian country.” It is not a simple task, but this paper will attempt to address it while remaining faithful to the facts. Victorian Britain was definitively Christian in some regard, but that does not necessarily make it a “Christian country.” This paper will define what it means to be a “Christian country” and argue whether Victorian Britain fits that definition.

This work, completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements of HIST 3000 (History: Its Nature... more This work, completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements of HIST 3000 (History: Its Nature and Methods) at East Carolina University, was completed under the supervision of Dr. Mona Russell. It presents an theoretical analysis of the use of a particular British propaganda pamphlet as a primary source to be used in the instruction of a secondary World History course.

This paper explores several articles and publications that analyze the modern historical fiscal p... more This paper explores several articles and publications that analyze the modern historical fiscal policy of the United States (US) government. These articles discuss such items as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), public debt, and budgetary deficit. It is the purpose of the author to show how current fiscal policy has been inadequate in its efforts to fiscally operate the federal government. This paper analyzes Alesina & Ardagnas research and conclusions about the failures of modern governmental fiscal policy. The United States tax system evolved gradually into the current system that emphasizes income and payroll taxes over other types of taxes.

The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are someti... more The American Civil War (1861-1865) caused many societal effects in North Carolina that are sometimes overlooked. In the absence of extensive scholarship on the war’s overall effects on religiosity in North Carolina, this study attempts to show that the Civil War did have a demonstrable influence on religious practice in the state. In the early nineteenth century, religiosity was steadily growing in the North Carolina. The demands of the war effort drew on North Carolinian manpower, leaving congregations depleted and without ministers. The war also affected North Carolina churchgoers by causing shortages of supplies, interdicting travel through hostile occupation, and bringing the destruction of church locations. However, the pre-war trend of overall growth continued throughout the war despite fluctuations and temporary decline in membership and attendance. Additionally, the war brought emancipation for African American, causing new African-American churches to be founded. The Civil War affected every church in North Carolina in some way, but it did not stop religiosity from continuing to grow in North Carolina.

From December 11-17, 1862, the Federal Army in eastern North Carolina mounted a major inland raid... more From December 11-17, 1862, the Federal Army in eastern North Carolina mounted a major inland raid to facilitate the capture or destruction of the vital Wilmington and Weldon Railroad at Goldsboro, North Carolina. Led by General John Foster, this raid was an attempt to relieve the pressure on Union forces near Fredericksburg, Virginia, but Foster also intended to use the raid as the initial steps of a further assault on major targets in North Carolina. Though he was immensely successful in his combat operations, the larger strategic situation changed suddenly with the defeat of the Army of the Potomac in Virginia, reducing his minor tactical achievements to ultimately meaningless and costly strategic losses. The primary source record demonstrates that his force’s retreat and subsequent ineffectiveness as a regional strategic power is not rightly attributed to Foster but to the failures of Union commanders elsewhere.

2nd Place Winner of the the 2017 Rhem Schwarzmann Award for Student Research - Presented at the A... more 2nd Place Winner of the the 2017 Rhem Schwarzmann Award for Student Research - Presented at the Award Recognition Ceremony.

In the early nineteenth century, religiosity was steadily growing in the North Carolina. The demands of the war effort drew on North Carolinian manpower, leaving congregations depleted and without ministers. The war also affected North Carolina churchgoers by causing shortages of supplies, interdicting travel through hostile occupation, and bringing the destruction of church locations. However, the pre-war trend of overall growth continued throughout the war despite fluctuations and temporary decline in membership and attendance. Additionally, the war brought emancipation for African American, causing new African-American churches to be founded. The Civil War affected every church in North Carolina in some way, but it did not stop religiosity from continuing to grow in North Carolina.

Nautical Research Journal (TBP), 2018

To be published in Nautical Research Journal (2018).

Book Review of [Robertson, William Glenn. Back Door to Richmond: The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Ap... more Book Review of [Robertson, William Glenn. Back Door to Richmond: The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, April-June 1864. Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1987.]