Four years of conflict between North and South reshaped the United States forever. In just one minute, this video highlights the causes, the major battles, and the outcome of the American Civil War — ...

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Thursday addressed the backlash to her Wednesday night comments about what she thought was the cause of the American Civil War, during which she ...

The American Civil War remains one of the most studied and debated periods in U.S. history, as well as our most tragic conflict. However, this infamous war is also one of the most misunderstood. Over ...

Slavery, states' rights, and secession commissioners -- The first wave -- The South Carolinians -- The Alabamiams -- The mission to Virginia -- Conclusion: apostles of disunion, apostles of racism -- ...

Iowa provided a significant number of volunteer soldiers for the Union Army during the Civil War, driven by anti-slavery sentiment and a desire to preserve the nation. The state's Capitol building and ...