The army of the Potomac was the most important union army in the eastern theatre.It originated in the army of the northern Virginia. The army of the Potomac was created in 1861, but was no larger than a corp. But then it grew and became the largest army in the civil war. It was disbanded after 1865 ...
Women in the nineteenth century did not have the same rights as men, but they were still able to make a large impact in the Civil War. Women in the early 1800's were not allowed to vote and not able to possess their own money. Also women could not work, or they could not have a lawyer in court. Boy...
The Emancipation Proclamation was a critical part of President Lincoln's term in office. Although it is one of the most important documents in United States history, it is also, quite possibly, the most misunderstood. Its text explains key terms surrounding the Civil War, the importance of slavery t...
