War, terrible war / Hakim, Joy

Explores the development of the United States from 1855 through the Civil War, focusing on the causes, conduct, and consequences of the conflict.

Presents an overview of the major events of American history from 1855 to the end of the Civil War, covering slavery and the Underground Railroad, John Brown, election of Abraham Lincoln and secession, Union and Confederate generals, Emancipation Proclamation, Appomattox, and more.

Describes the American Civil War, focusing on its causes, events, and consequences.

Examines the tragic period in United States history, focusing on the life of military leaders and soldiers on both sides, slave owners, abolitionists, and the average citizens who were affected by the horror of the war.