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- 1. The Cause: 1861 Sep 23, 1990
- Roles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass and Ulysses S. Grant.
- 2. Very Bloody Affair: 1862 Sep 24, 1990
- Lincoln's emphasis shifts from preserving the Union to abolishing slavery.
- 3. Forever Free: 1862 Sep 24, 1990
- Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation after battle at Antietam.
Oct 15, 2009 · Learn about the Civil War in the United States, which began in 1861 over slavery, states' rights and westward expansion. Explore the causes, dates, battles and outcomes of the war that divided the nation and cost 620,000 lives.
- Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation - Definition, Dates & Summary
- Siege of Vicksburg
Battle of Vicksburg: Siege, Battlefield & Park
- Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee: Children & Civil War General
- William Tecumseh Sherman
William Tecumseh Sherman - Civil War
- Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam - Winner, Date & Civil War
- Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter: Civil War, Battle & Location
- Battle of Chattanooga
The Civil War would continue through April of 1865. HISTORY...
- Black Civil War Soldiers
Black Civil War Soldiers - Facts, Death Toll & Enlistment
- John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth - Death, Abraham Lincoln, Siblings
- First Battle of Bull Run
First Battle of Bull Run - Dates, Location & Who Won
- Emancipation Proclamation
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 [f] ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
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Sep 1, 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.
- The American Civil War was the culmination of the struggle between the advocates and opponents of slavery that dated from the founding of the Unite...
- The Union won the American Civil War. The war effectively ended in April 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his troops to Unio...
- It is estimated that from 752,000 to 851,000 soldiers died during the American Civil War. This figure represents approximately 2 percent of the Ame...
- Important people during the American Civil War included Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, whose election prompted the seces...
- The modern usage of Confederate symbols, especially the Confederate Battle Flag and statues of Confederate leaders, is considered controversial bec...
Nov 20, 2008 · Learn how the Civil War of 1861-1865 resolved the fundamental questions of the nation's identity and future. Explore the major battles, events, and outcomes of the war that ended slavery and preserved the Union.
Explore the causes, dates and battles of the American Civil War, the bloodiest and most divisive conflict in U.S. history. Watch videos, read stories and see photos of the war and its legacy.
A comprehensive and definitive history of the American Civil War, and the recipient of 40 major film and television awards. Stream the nine-episode series, watch clips, and learn about the causes, battles, and effects of the war.
Learn about the causes and effects of the American Civil War, the conflict between the North and the South over slavery and states' rights. Explore the key facts, timeline, and events of the war that lasted from 1861 to 1865.
