The American Civil War
Introduction:
The American Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was a pivotal moment in the history of the United States. This four-year-long conflict between the Northern states, known as the Union, and the Southern states, known as the Confederacy, had profound and far-reaching consequences for the nation. Rooted in complex issues such as slavery, states’ rights, and regional tensions, the Civil War ultimately resulted in the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and the beginning of a transformative era in American history.