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Civil War Significance

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The civil war was a war that took place from 1861 to 1865. It was fought between the Union, otherwise known as the North, and the Confederates, also known as the South. The war was started because the Confederacy wanted to leave the US and become its own country. But the North would not allow it. The war is significant because it freed the slaves. Also, it was significant because it kept the country together. Lastly, the Civil War is significant because it put an end to a hate driven culture and taught people to accept others despite their differences.

To begin with, the civil war is significant because it resulted in the end of slavery. Initially, President Lincoln had no intention of messing with slavery. But over a year of war called for drastic measures. The infamous Emancipation Proclamation did not come about because President Lincoln genuinely cared for and about slaves. It was more of a war strategy than …show more content…

Tensions were high in the US before the war broke out. The South was angry about taxation on imported goods from Europe resulting in the South having to buy goods from the North. Also, even though Lincoln didn’t plan on interfering with slavery, it was no secret that he was against it spreading westward. These things resulted in eleven southern states separation from the United States. Imagine if the south would have won, we would have had the USA and the CSA, Confederate States of America. The original cause of the war was because the South tried to secede from the country and become their own country. Luckily a few key battles ended in the favor of the Union. The Battle of Vicksburg allowed the Union to take control of the Mississippi River. It also resulted in the literal split of the confederacy. Also, the Battle of Gettysburg, which was so perfectly planned by the South to invade the North, served to be the South’s last chance at invading the

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