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The conflict between the Northern and Southern states primarily over issues of slavery, states' rights, and economic differences.
Significant battles such as Gettysburg, Antietam, and Bull Run that had a major impact on the outcome of the war.
Prominent individuals like Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Stonewall Jackson who played key roles in the Civil War.
A presidential proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be free.
A famous speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, emphasizing the principles of equality and democracy.
The period following the Civil War in which the United States government attempted to rebuild and integrate the Southern states back into the Union.
The profound effects of the war on American society, including the abolition of slavery, changes in the economy, and the strengthening of the federal government.
The medical practices and advancements during the Civil War, including the use of anesthesia, amputation procedures, and the establishment of field hospitals.
The contributions and experiences of African Americans who served in the Union Army and fought for their freedom during the Civil War.
The roles and contributions of women during the Civil War, including nursing, spying, and supporting the troops on the home front.
The naval battles and strategies employed by the Union and Confederate navies during the Civil War, including the use of ironclad ships.
The use of photography during the Civil War to document the war's events and provide a visual record of the conflict.
The 16th President of the United States who led the country through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
A Confederate general who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia and is considered one of the greatest military leaders of the Civil War.
A Union general who played a crucial role in the Union victory, leading the Union Army to several key victories, including the surrender of Robert E. Lee.
A Confederate general known for his tactical brilliance and fearless leadership, earning him the nickname 'Stonewall' during the First Battle of Bull Run.
A major battle fought in Pennsylvania in 1863, considered a turning point in the war and the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.
A significant battle fought in Maryland in 1862, known as the bloodiest single-day battle in American history.
The first major battle of the Civil War, fought in Virginia in 1861, resulting in a Confederate victory and highlighting the challenges faced by the Union Army.
A pivotal battle fought in Mississippi in 1863, resulting in a Union victory and granting the Union control of the Mississippi River.
A battle fought in Virginia in 1862, resulting in a Confederate victory and showcasing the effectiveness of entrenched positions.
A battle fought in Virginia in 1863, known for General Robert E. Lee's audacious tactics and Confederate victory despite being outnumbered.
A major battle fought in Tennessee in 1862, resulting in a Union victory and one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War up to that point.
The final battle of the Civil War, fought in Virginia in 1865, resulting in the surrender of General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate Army.
The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, just days after the end of the Civil War.
A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada during the antebellum period.
The site of the first shots fired in the Civil War, located in Charleston, South Carolina, and held by Union forces until Confederate bombardment.
A military campaign led by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, involving the capture and destruction of Confederate cities and infrastructure in Georgia.
An unsuccessful attempt by abolitionist John Brown to start a slave rebellion by seizing the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859.
Warships with iron or steel armor used during the Civil War, such as the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimack), revolutionizing naval warfare.
The unrecognized secessionist government formed by the Southern states that seceded from the Union, leading to the Civil War.
The United States Army during the Civil War, composed of Northern states and loyalists to the Union cause.
The military forces of the Confederate States of America, composed of Southern states that seceded from the Union.
A cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, established to honor the Union soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Prisoner-of-war camps established during the Civil War, such as Andersonville, known for their harsh conditions and high mortality rates.
The medical practices and challenges faced by doctors and nurses on the battlefield during the Civil War, including limited resources and high casualties.
Individuals who engaged in espionage and intelligence gathering during the Civil War, playing a significant role in gathering information for their respective sides.
Violent protests and riots that occurred in Northern cities in response to the implementation of conscription during the Civil War.
A major battle fought in Georgia in 1863, resulting in a Confederate victory and the second bloodiest battle of the Civil War.
A battle fought in Virginia in 1864, known for its high casualties and Union General Ulysses S. Grant's unsuccessful assault on Confederate positions.
A series of battles fought in Virginia in 1864 and 1865, resulting in a Union victory and the eventual fall of Petersburg, a key Confederate supply hub.
A battle fought in Georgia in 1864, resulting in a Union victory and the capture of Atlanta, a major Confederate city.
A battle fought in Tennessee in 1864, resulting in a decisive Union victory and the end of Confederate control in the state.
A series of battles fought in Virginia in 1864, known for its dense forest and high casualties, marking the beginning of Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign.
A battle fought in Virginia in 1864, known for its intense and prolonged fighting, including the famous 'Bloody Angle' engagement.
A battle fought in Virginia in 1865, resulting in a Union victory and the collapse of Confederate defenses around Petersburg.
A battle fought in Tennessee in 1862, resulting in a Union victory and the first major Union triumph of the war.
A battle fought in Tennessee in 1862 and 1863, resulting in a Union victory and boosting Northern morale after the defeat at Fredericksburg.
A battle fought in Missouri in 1861, marking the first major battle of the Civil War west of the Mississippi River.
A battle fought in Tennessee in 1864, known for its high casualties and the Confederate Army's failed attempt to break through Union lines.
A naval battle fought in Alabama in 1864, resulting in a Union victory and the closing of one of the last major Confederate ports.
A battle fought in Virginia in 1864, known for the Union's failed attempt to tunnel under Confederate lines and create a massive explosion.
A naval battle fought in Virginia in 1862, featuring the first clash between ironclad warships, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimack).