Jefferson Davis and the Confederacy
When Jefferson Davis announced the secession of his home state of Mississippi from the Union, he didn’t expect that he w... MoreJefferson Davis and the Confederacy
Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union: Defender of the Union
When Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States in 1861, he faced the most severe crisis the nation had ever ... MoreAbraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union: Defender of the Union
Stonewall Jackson: Spirit of the South
When young Thomas Jackson was promoted three times in 15 months during the United States-Mexican War, his superior offic... MoreStonewall Jackson: Spirit of the South
Ulysses S. Grant: Confident Leader and Hero
When the South seceded to form the Confederate States of America, few people knew the name Ulysses S. Grant. But by the ... MoreUlysses S. Grant: Confident Leader and Hero
Rebuilding a Nation: Picking Up the Pieces
After the Civil War ended in April 1865, the country needed to rebuild itself. Yet putting the country back together was... MoreRebuilding a Nation: Picking Up the Pieces
Robert E. Lee: Duty and Honor
At the start of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was forced to choose between the country he had served for 30 years and his... MoreRobert E. Lee: Duty and Honor
