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The civil war was a major American conflict whose tale has been told down the ages, the effects of which can still be seen centuries later. Many have heard about the American civil war but few have a deeper understanding of the details: the reasons behind it, the parties involved, and the aftermath of the war. Let’s take a closer look and this nation defining conflict. Background Information In the 19th Century, the US was not the 'great' nation we know today. Great certainly in the sense of size, that is. This is because most of the territories we see on our maps had not yet taken shape and joined the union. For us to get deeper into the story, we must understand that from its very beginning, America sought to be a 'beacon' for other nations with its ideals of democracy and liberty. The first part was true while the second part, less so. The American economy still heavily relied on slavery, particularly in the Southern states. According to many, this was not in line with the American ideals, and something needed to be done. Causes of the war
#downtherabbithole #americancivilwar #ushistory
The civil war was a major American conflict whose tale has been told down the ages, the effects of which can still be seen centuries later. Many have heard about the American civil war but few have a deeper understanding of the details: the reasons behind it, the parties involved, and the aftermath of the war. Let’s take a closer look and this nation defining conflict. Background Information In the 19th Century, the US was not the 'great' nation we know today. Great certainly in the sense of size, that is. This is because most of the territories we see on our maps had not yet taken shape and joined the union. For us to get deeper into the story, we must understand that from its very beginning, America sought to be a 'beacon' for other nations with its ideals of democracy and liberty. The first part was true while the second part, less so. The American economy still heavily relied on slavery, particularly in the Southern states. According to many, this was not in line with the American ideals, and something needed to be done. Causes of the war
#downtherabbithole #americancivilwar #ushistory
