The Civil War marked a defining moment in United States history and marked a breaking point between ideologies of the Union North and the Confederate South. The war came to a head when the 11 slave holding states made the decision to secede from the Union. From this point it was less a war of ideologies but a war of pride; the North wanted to preserve the Union and the South wanted to declare their independence.
The war lasted for 4 long year and in the process 1.5 million Americans were killed. Following the war the United States had to find a way to heal and rebuild as a United country, inspire of the hurt and wounds that existed between the two sides. |
Some activities to review the Civil War! |