The war stimulated industrial growth in the North.

The Southern states faced economic hardship and rebuilding after the war.

The war had a significant impact on American politics and society.

Overcrowding and disease were rampant in Civil War prisons.

The Andersonville prison in Georgia was notorious for its harsh conditions.

The Medal of Honor was created during the Civil War.

Balloon reconnaissance was an early form of aerial surveillance used by the Union.

Telegraphs were used for military communication during the war.

The war saw the first use of railroads for military transportation.

Walt Whitman wrote poetry inspired by the Civil War, including "O Captain! My Captain!"