Antietam (Sharpsburg)
1. What if... that Confederate officer hadn't accidentally dropped a set of Lee's orders in the field, revealing his plans to McClellan?
Lee would have defeated the Army of the Potomac, Lincoln could not have issued the Proclamation, Britain and France would have granted recognition to the Confederacy, and both countries would have sent military aid, which would certainly have meant Southern independence.
2. What if... there hadn't been a Confederate spy in McClellan's camp, able to alert Lee in time for him to concentrate his forces?
McClellan would have been able to defeat Lee's widely scattered divisions, one by one, and destroy the Army of Northern Virginia outright, bringing the war to a swift end.
slavery
We can not answer your question because you have not specified which country's civil war you are asking about. Most countries have had a civil war at some time in their history. Please make your questions clear and specific if you want us to answer them for you.
The Civil War left several unsolved questions, particularly regarding the status of African Americans and their rights post-emancipation. The nature and extent of federal versus states' rights remained contentious, as did the economic and political integration of the Southern states back into the Union. Additionally, the war raised questions about the future of Reconstruction policies and how to effectively rebuild the South while ensuring civil rights for freed slaves. Lastly, the long-term impact of the war on national identity and unity was still uncertain.
It would depend on which civil war you are referring to.
This means that the civil war was brutal .....
Who started the civil war?
There are several questions about the civil war. The main questions which historians have about the war however, is if it was inevitable.
slavery
We can not answer your question because you have not specified which country's civil war you are asking about. Most countries have had a civil war at some time in their history. Please make your questions clear and specific if you want us to answer them for you.
We can not answer your question because you have not specified which country's civil war you are asking about. Most countries have had a civil war at some time in their history. Please make your questions clear and specific if you want us to answer them for you.
The first Civil War? Where did it take place? Thats probably one of the stupidest questions I've ever heard.
The Constitution did not clearly answer whether slavery was legal or whether African-Americans could be citizens. These questions were answered in 1865, right after the Civil War, in the 13th and 14th Amendments, respectively.
The Texas Revolution, the Mexican-American War and eventually, the American Civil War.
I do not know that is why I am asking. I am not answering questions
Indiana was on the side of the Union. A Google search will provide much information; try "Indiana in the Civil War." Also, for Indiana in the Civil War questions you may wish to contact Kristopher Ligget at: Kris@IndianaintheCivilWar.com
SS8H5 focuses on the Civil War and Reconstruction in Georgia, while SS8H6 examines the impact of the New South and the Civil Rights Movement. Key questions might include: What were the causes of the Civil War? What significant events occurred during Reconstruction in Georgia? How did the New South emerge after the Civil War? What were the main goals of the Civil Rights Movement in Georgia? Each question can be paired with answers detailing historical events, figures, and their significance to Georgia's development. For a full set of 60 questions and answers, a deeper exploration of these themes would be necessary.
The Civil War left several unsolved questions, particularly regarding the status of African Americans and their rights post-emancipation. The nature and extent of federal versus states' rights remained contentious, as did the economic and political integration of the Southern states back into the Union. Additionally, the war raised questions about the future of Reconstruction policies and how to effectively rebuild the South while ensuring civil rights for freed slaves. Lastly, the long-term impact of the war on national identity and unity was still uncertain.