American Civil War: A Turning Point for Democracy
Mon Jun 24, 2024 2:52 pm
This article explores the pivotal impact of the American Civil War, which stretched from 1861 to 1865, on the preservation of democracy and the United States' emergence as a powerful, united nation.
The article delves into the root causes of the conflict, tracing the divide between the Union (the northern states loyal to the federal government) and the Confederacy (the breakaway southern states seeking to preserve the institution of slavery). It highlights how the war not only confirmed the structure of the nation as a sovereign federal union, but also resolved the longstanding issue of slavery that had plagued the country.
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The article underscores the critical role of the Union's triumph, achieved through the sacrifices of soldiers on both sides, in solidifying the federal government's authority and protecting the principles of democracy that had long been the country's guiding ideals. This momentous chapter in American history, the article suggests, would have far-reaching consequences, shaping the nation's direction for generations to come.
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The article delves into the root causes of the conflict, tracing the divide between the Union (the northern states loyal to the federal government) and the Confederacy (the breakaway southern states seeking to preserve the institution of slavery). It highlights how the war not only confirmed the structure of the nation as a sovereign federal union, but also resolved the longstanding issue of slavery that had plagued the country.
![American Civil War: A Turning Point for Democracy Lincol10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f86/20/56/99/34/lincol10.jpg)
The article underscores the critical role of the Union's triumph, achieved through the sacrifices of soldiers on both sides, in solidifying the federal government's authority and protecting the principles of democracy that had long been the country's guiding ideals. This momentous chapter in American history, the article suggests, would have far-reaching consequences, shaping the nation's direction for generations to come.
To read more, please CLICK HERE.
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