This website shows the true impact of the Civil War and how it shaped the United States. The Civil War was one of the most important events in American history, leading to major changes in government, society, and freedom.

During Reconstruction, over 2,000 African Americans held public office for the first time in U.S. history, showing how the war opened doors for political participation and equality. The Civil War also led to the end of slavery, the creation of new laws to protect civil rights, and the rebuilding of the South.