The Civil War: Legacies that Shaped America
Words: 785 Pages: 3 10300Introduction The American Civil War, spanning from 1861 to 1865, stands as one of the most pivotal conflicts in the history of the United States, with profound effects that continue to resonate today. This war, rooted in deep-seated disputes between the North and the South, primarily centered on issues of slavery and state sovereignty. The South's decision to secede from the Union set the stage for a war that would become the most destructive in the western hemisphere. Beyond the […]