History of the Civil War

The Civil War was a brutal and deadly clash between two Americas.  Some historians call it "The Second Revolutionary War."  This was the war that killed the most Americans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO2W-4hacHg  - Watch for a brief overview

It was a battle between the north and south 

It gave rise to new leaders 

Many battles took place

There were many casualties on both sides

In the end, the south surrendered and the union was preserved.

But the hard work was just beginning.  

The south was destroyed and reconstruction began.