Explore how the violent clashes of Bleeding Kansas shattered early American compromises and directly paved the way for the outbreak of the Civil War.
Category: Civil War
The Irish Brigade – Flag, Civil War, Fredericksburg
Discover the courage and tragedy of the Irish Brigade, the legendary Union Army unit of Irish immigrants who fought valiantly during the American Civil War.
Battle of Hampton Roads – Winner, Location & Date
Discover how the Battle of Hampton Roads and the legendary duel between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia changed the course of naval warfare forever.
Petersburg Campaign – Richmond, Civil War, Battles
Explore the Petersburg Campaign (1864-1865), the grueling Civil War siege where Grant and Lee clashed in trenches, leading to the fall of Richmond.
President Ulysses S. Grant: Known for Scandals, Overlooked for Achievements
Explore the Ulysses S. Grant presidency, where landmark civil rights triumphs and environmental milestones coexisted with deep Gilded Age political scandals.
The Key Way West Point Prepared Ulysses S. Grant for the Civil War
Discover how Ulysses S. Grant’s West Point years forged the tactical skills, psychological insights, and peer networks that ultimately saved the Union.
Battles of Cold Harbor – Winner, Map & Civil War
Discover the tragic history of the Battles of Cold Harbor, where Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant clashed in some of the Civil War’s bloodiest campaigns.
Ambrose Burnside – General, President & Civil War
Discover the extraordinary life of Ambrose Burnside, the Union general who shaped Civil War history, invented a famous carbine, and inspired ‘sideburns’.
When Irish-Americans Attacked Canada—With the White House’s Blessing
Discover the incredible history of the Fenian Raids, when Irish-American Civil War veterans invaded Canada to win Ireland’s freedom with U.S. tacit support.
The Heroic First Black Regiment of the Civil War
Discover the heroic story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, the Civil War’s legendary Black unit that fought for freedom and equal rights at Fort Wagner.
James Longstreet – General, Civil War & Facts
Explore the life, military career, and complex legacy of General James Longstreet, ‘Lee’s War Horse’ who defied the South during the Reconstruction era.
Peninsula Campaign – Civil War, McClellan, Significance
Discover the history of the Peninsula Campaign (1862), McClellan’s failed offensive against Richmond, and how it shaped the course of the American Civil War.