The American Civil War

Between April 1861 and April 1865, Americans witnessed one of the most brutal conflicts in modern history. After 11 Southern states seceded from the United States, and epic conflict ensued that would define a generation and forever shape a nation. So step inside and find out about why a nation became divided, the background, history, and identities of North and South, the decisive battles and key moments that shaped the war, and how the war came to an end, and what issues were left unresolved.