The Civil War had a greater impact on American society and the polity than any other event in the country's history. It was also the most traumatic experience endured by any generation of Americans. At least more than 600,000 soldiers lost their lives in the war, at least 2% of the American population in 1861.
The American Civil War took place in April 12, 1861 and ended on May 9, 1865. It was an armed conflict carried out by the Union forces and the Confederate States, being one of the most relevant and tragic episodes of U.S. history. The impact caused by this war was significant, and some of the most important results include:
The Emancipation Proclamation
The killing of President Lincoln
The Reconstruction period
The Jim Crow Laws.
Finally, it also had significant repercussions in the entire country regarding slavery and the social and economic spheres.
