Civil War

The Civil War
The Civil War, which actually lasted a few years, was supposed to only last a few weeks or at the most a month or two. Many people thought that the North was a shoe-in to win the war. Instead they were surprised to see the South come in and show the North and the nation that the South was a prepared force. During the Civil War there were many important events, such as the sides, naval warfare, and major battles.
The North was by far the more advanced and more prepared side. The North’s leaders were President Abraham Lincoln, General Ulysses S. Grant, and General William T. Sherman. The government, when it came to the rebellion of the South, was very persistent. Lincoln was so adamant about suppressing the rebellion that he poured time and energy into the U.S. Army and spent funds without first going through Congress. The economy was booming and there were jobs everywhere to have as long as they were directed to the war effort (World Book 4).
The South ...