THE CIVIL WAR

On April 12, 1861 the Civil War began. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary, here are some little known facts about the Civil War.

Discusses the primary causes of the Civil War along with its effects.

Mr. Stolyarov writes that the condition of slaves in the United States actually worsened prior to the Civil War; thinkers on both sides of the issue acknowledged this and saw the need for action either to decisively strike back against slavery or to entrench it permanently.

This paper highlights one of the main reasons the Civil War occurred as well as the military efficiencies on and off the battle field of the Union and Confederate armies.

The life of African American Soldiers during the Civil War was brutal. Life as a soldier during the Battle of Gettysburg was very demanding.

Two days in Richmond, Virginia, help retired teachers understand the Civil War from the Confederate side.

Lexington, Virginia, is a can't-miss location for those interested in the Civil War. From the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to the graves of both Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, there is much to see in the town of Lexington.

A summary look at what some states are doing in preparation for the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

William M. Brown fought on both sides with four of his five brothers in the Civil War. This is William's timeline of fighting on both sides of the Civil War.

The Civil War: A Narrative, by Shelby Foote, is a beautifully written, powerfully dramatic, and highly literate three-volume account of the American Civil War.

Few people today know of the eviction of at least 700 women in Georgia during the Civil War, sent as prisoners to the North and abandoned there. This article intends to shed light on that little-known occurrence, in honor of their memory.

A look at how race and gender became a highly charged political issue during the Civil War era. Includes references and excerpts.

Although the efforts of many women during the civil war weren't heavily focused upon in history teachings, this paper illustrates that without the efforts of many women, the war and society would have been vastly different without their efforts.

Behind the cause of every war, there are always reasons and motives. The Civil War was America¡¯s deadliest war fought on home soil; however, it was inevitable just like any other nation¡¯s civil war.

I have been a student of the Civil War, or War Between the States for many years of my life. I have seen re-enactments and watched with awe and a chilled spine.

From the viewpoints of the participants, the civil war in the former Yugoslavia that led to its breakup between 1991 and 1995 was completely rational. Likewise, the escalation of the conflict was rational within context.

In the civil war, geography, political leadership, manpower, and industrial capacity played a role in the advantages of the North and South. The South had the upper hand in the case of geography.

The Civil War was a fight for many things. It was a fight for territory, for power, and for the continuation or abolishment of slavery. The future United States was split into the Union and the Confederates. With such strong wills and moral differences...

The History Channel's "Sex and the Civil War," examines sex and some of the roles of women during a pivotal time in our nation's history...

Article was written for National We The People and The Constitution competition. Covers various topic and can be used as an excellent resource. Covers topics such as slavery, finding a national identity, and other in depth subjects.

It is widely believed that the Civil War was about the issue of slavery. It's possible that's why some men fought, but the real cause of the war stemmed from the natural differences between North and South, Industrial and Agrarian.