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12 lis 2013 · Learn about the causes, consequences, and key events of the Civil War, the conflict that shaped the United States as we know it today. Discover the roles of Abraham Lincoln, slavery, Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and more in this overview of the war.
- Usct Soldiers Proved Their Heroism at New Market Heights
During the Civil War, 1,520 men and one woman received the...
- Missouri Compromise
The painting "American Progress" represents "Manifest...
- Baltimore in the Civil War
Learn more about Baltimore during the Civil War through...
- Emancipation Proclamation
Fact #7: The Emancipation Proclamation helped prevent the...
- Civil War Photography
Fact #10: Glass plates of famous Civil War images did not...
- Baltimore in The War of 1812
The city of Baltimore, Maryland, played a critical role in...
- Kansas-Nebraska Act
Described by historians as the most consequential piece of...
- Bennett Place
On April 11, 1865, at 1 o’clock in the morning, General...
- Usct Soldiers Proved Their Heroism at New Market Heights
6 sty 2017 · Learn about the bloodiest war in American history, from the causes and consequences to the battles and personalities. Discover facts about the Civil War that you may not have known, such as the youngest and oldest soldiers, the most common operation, and the origin of Memorial Day.
11 lis 2024 · American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights.
15 paź 2009 · Learn about the Civil War, the deadliest conflict in American history, that divided the nation over slavery and states' rights. Explore the causes, dates, battles, leaders and outcomes of the war that lasted from 1861 to 1865.
The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union [e] ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
2 sie 2023 · The American Civil War was a major conflict during the 19th century between the United States of America and the Confederate States that seceded from the Union shortly before the outbreak of war. In this article, you can find out 25 interesting facts about the Civil War that you may not have known. 1.
Learn about the causes, outcomes, and key figures of the American Civil War, a four-year conflict (1861–65) between the United States and the Confederate States of America. Find out how many people died, why Confederate symbols are controversial, and more.