美国内战简版.pptVIP

The American Civil War An Introductory course on American Studies Lecture 8 The American Civil War a?military?conflict between the United States of America (the Union) and the Confederate States of America (the Confederacy) from April 12, 1861 to May 26, 1865 the War Between the States the War of Rebellion the War for Southern Independence The Cost of War Took more than 600,000 lives destroyed property valued at $5 billion brought freedom to 4 million black slaves opened wounds not yet completely healed Causes of the war Slavery: 11 Southern