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American History from 1865

1865 – U.S. ends civil war. New type of water, first war where morale becomes a target, property, and ecnomy were targets. 1860-61 – Two questions left answered and political system exploded. Could a State leave the union? Status of slavery.

North won the war. Union was perpetual. Could be no slavery in the U.S. > 13th amendment passed. Smaller questions remained > what would status of south be? Status of blacks were uncertain.

Most white southerners resented Lincoln and republicans. Didn’t want North dictating how they would come back into the union > didn’t want to share political power with blacks.

Blackmen who served in the union army take leadership roles. Free people of color > blacks wanted full citizenship and voting rights, etc. Freed slaves.

Northern Democrats thought war was preserving the union, most wh...

Posted by: Margaret Rowden

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