The American Civil War was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865. It was one of the most brutal wars ever fought in the history of America. A total of 620,000 to 750,000 casualties occurred in combat. What led to this war? Read on to find out!
The Civil War was fought due to the disparity between the Northern and Southern states of America. The difference was over the economics of slavery and territorial expansion by the Southerners. They wanted to keep slaves and take them into the western territories, while the North wanted to support those territories reserved for white labor only.
Upon the opposition by the newly formed Republican Party, the Southern states decided to break away from the Union. Such a secession resulted in the Civil war.
It is estimated that there were 50 significant battles of the Civil War, with about 100 other significant battles. The greatest battle of the Civil War was at Gettysburg, accounting for 51,000 casualties.
The Union army outnumbered the Southern army of America. The bloodshed lasted four whole years and left the South in ruins. In the end, the North reigned victoriously, and the Southerners were made to join the United States again. This also abolished slavery all across America.
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