US Event - The Civil War

The American Civil War is probably one of our country's most famous historical events, and the basics of it are well known: It was the Union against the Conferacy, fighting over a number of things, but primarily over slavery. The war lasted from 1861 until 1856, and ended with a victory for the Union, and the country coming back together after the famous surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

During the war, the Confederacy held out hope for being saved by a European power, like England or France. However, the Union forces blocked any useful help they could, so the international involvement in the war was minimal.

There were a number of advances and interseting things that came out of the Civil War, such as the photography by Mathew Brady, the Underground Railroad, and Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address.