Discover how General Sherman’s capture of Atlanta in 1864 broke the Confederacy, saved Lincoln’s presidency, and forever changed the course of the Civil War.
Tag: American Civil War
Compromise of 1877
Explore the Compromise of 1877: the backroom political deal that resolved the 1876 election, ended Reconstruction, and reshaped civil rights in America.
Homestead Act
Discover how the Homestead Act of 1862 transformed the American West. Learn about its origins, impact on pioneers, and its tragic legacy on Indigenous tribes.
Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign: Six Bloody Weeks
Explore Ulysses S. Grant’s brutal Overland Campaign of 1864, a relentless six-week duel against Robert E. Lee that forever changed the American Civil War.
Did Abraham Lincoln Predict His Own Death?
Did Abraham Lincoln predict his own assassination? Explore the historical truth, eerie dreams, and eyewitness accounts of the 16th U.S. President’s final days.
Fort Pillow Controversy Lingers, 150 Years Later
Explore the tragic history and legacy of the Fort Pillow Massacre. Discover how this controversial Civil War battle altered the struggle for freedom.
Election of 1860 – Summary, Lincoln & Significance
Explore how the historic Election of 1860, featuring Abraham Lincoln and a fractured nation, served as the ultimate catalyst for the American Civil War.
Missouri Compromise
Explore the history, key figures, and lasting impact of the Missouri Compromise of 1820, a high-stakes deal that temporarily saved the Union but led to the Civil War.
10 Things You May Not Know About the Lincoln Assassination
Explore the hidden secrets, bizarre coincidences, and untold truths of the Lincoln assassination, and how this tragic event reshaped American history.
Robert E. Lee
Discover the complex history of Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general’s military genius, his biggest life regret, and his lasting impact on modern America.
Chamberlain at Gettysburg
Explore how Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and the 20th Maine defended Little Round Top, turning the tide of the historic Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
Impact of the Civil War
Discover the profound impact of the Civil War, from crucial battle turning points and key figures to the constitutional changes that reshaped modern America.