The Divided Union American Civil War 1861-1865 (Documentary, English)
Genres: War
Status: Ended
Premiered: 1987-01-11
Ended: 1987-02-08
Network: Channel 4
Country: GB
Airs on: Sunday
The Divided Union gives an account of the bloodshed and horror of the American Civil War, the birth of democracy and the beginning of modern day America. From the origins of the unrest between the North and South, to the specific events of the War and the eventual assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the programme focuses on the far-reaching implications for black civil rights.