The American Civil War was one of the most devastating conflicts the United States has faced. Lasting from 1861 to 1865, the war was fought mostly over the issue of slavery. The Southern states ...
The Civil War had begun. Immediately following the attack, four more states -- Virginia ... For this reason, the government turned away African American voluteers who rushed to enlist.
Eleven southern states decided to break away from the ... itself “thrilled by the death of our oppressor." The American Civil War left a bitter legacy. In the south, burned and devastated ...
The American Civil War was arguably one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of the United States. Fought over slavery, it divided families and communities and, of course, the nation.
“Anything from the American Civil War that you can trace back to the owner ... he offered his services to the United States Medical Corp. Stevenson, who was white, was assigned as a surgeon ...