The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged Western migration by providing settlers land.

The Trent Affair was a diplomatic incident between the Union and Great Britain.

The Confederacy tried to gain recognition from European powers but failed.

Diseases killed more soldiers than battlefield injuries.

Amputation was a common surgery during the war.

The Civil War saw advancements in medical care and field hospitals.

Jackson was accidentally shot by his own men and later died from complications.

General Stonewall Jackson was a famous Confederate general.

The Battle of Shiloh saw heavy casualties on both sides.

The Siege of Vicksburg was a turning point in the war.