It made colonists proud and unified them in their determination.
It was a Union victory, sometimes considered to be a "decisive victory" (meaning it had a major impact on how the war ended).
Lincoln was very active in leading the war effort during the Civil War. He made key decisions, such as appointing generals and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, that shaped the course of the conflict. His leadership was crucial in guiding the Union to victory.
Many joined segregated Union units and fought in the military.
The draft. Without that, opposition to the Vietnam War would've been nil.
The Union naval blockade seriously hampered the Confederate war effort
Raised taxes
They fought with great courage to save the union and end slavery forever.
The government used the Espionage Act to counter the loss of enthusiasm and opposition to the war at home. The act made it illegal to do, publish, or say negative that would hurt the war effort.
The government used the Espionage Act to counter the loss of enthusiasm and opposition to the war at home. The act made it illegal to do, publish, or say negative that would hurt the war effort.
They fought with great courage to save the union and end slavery forever.
They fought with great courage to save the union and end slavery forever.
extreme cold weather
Opposition to the War
The Battle of Middle Creek in Kentucky was an early Union victory. It gave the Union army a strategic base to invade Tennessee.
tested nuclear weapons.
For the most part in the US, the Civil War saw how Northern women could help the war effort. The amount of sewing, for example, to furnish Union uniforms was vital. The War Board enhanced the sewing machine which were used by female workers.