The American Civil War did not begin at Fort Sumter in 1861. Its roots stretched back to colonial slavery, sectional divides, and decades of failed compromise. This book traces the full arc of the war and its aftermath, from the earliest cracks in the young republic to the Reconstruction amendments that tried and failed to remake the nation.The narrative covers the 1850s crises, including Bleeding Kansas and the Dred Scott decision, the 1860 election and secession, and the opening shots at Fort Sumter. Eastern campaigns from Bull Run to Gettysburg, western victories at Shiloh and Vicksburg, naval blockades and ironclads, and the Emancipation Proclamation"s impact are all explored. Home front struggles, African American roles, and Native American divisions within the conflict receive honest treatment, alongside the Overland Campaign, Sherman"s March, the Petersburg siege, Appomattox, and Lincoln"s assassination.A straightforward account of the war"s causes, battles, and lasting eff
ects on the nation. From colonial slavery to Reconstruction, this book gives a clear look at the conflict that nearly destroyed the United States and left legacies still debated today.
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