The American Civil War (1861-1865) remains the deadliest conflict in U.S. history and a pivotal moment that fundamentally reshaped the nation. Fought between the Union (the United States) and the Confederacy (a group of eleven Southern states that seceded from the Union), the war was primarily driven by deep-seated disagreements over slavery, states’ rights, and … Continue reading The American Civil War: 10 Decisive Battles and Their Impact