The American Civil War
What truly tore and reconstructed America?
4.2 (32)
283 mins
A nation divided over slavery, power, and identity erupts into four years of brutal war, reshaping the United States through staggering loss, emancipation, and a fragile reunification that would echo for generations.
Ep 1:
Two Governments
Rapid growth, slavery, and political fear fracture the nation as secession follows Lincoln’s election, and the first thunders shatter illusions of a short war, locking North and South into a long and brutal survival.
Ep 2:
Antietam and Emancipation
Industrial might, ironclads, and railroads modernize a brutal conflict as Shiloh and Antietam’s staggering bloodshed end dreams of swift victory, pushing Lincoln toward emancipation.
Discussions (10)
Edwin
Level 9 · 6 mo agoThe Lost Cause is just conservative propaganda.
Casey
Level 7 · 6 mo agoI need a whole separate episode on how much McClellan annoyed Lincoln 🤣 It’s giving toxic relationship vibes! The breakdown of Reconstruction at the end though? Absolutely devastating 😭
Spencer
Level 2 · 5 mo agoSherman ratioed the South
