The Civil War in America pitted the citizens of the same country against each other. The 4-year long conflict created a profound impact on the society and policy of the U.S. The main result of the war was that it led to the emancipation of black Americans.

Table of Contents

5.0 - Chronology of Major Events in this Period
5.1 - Sectionalism
5.2 - The Anti-Slavery movement
5.3 - A brief account of the Domestic scene on the eve of the civilwar
5.4 - Events Leading to the Civil War
5.5 - The Course of the war
5.6 Points to Remember

Chapter 6