Why the Civil War Really Started: Beyond the Simple Answers
Words: 513 1715Dive into any American history book, and you'll find the Civil War painted in broad strokes of blue and gray, North versus South, Union against Confederacy. It's often framed as a heroic struggle over slavery – and while that's not wrong, boiling it down to just that misses the forest for the trees. The real reasons behind the Civil War are as complex and intertwined as the roots of an ancient oak, and understanding them requires a bit more digging. […]