Some historical subjects seem more important and more interesting than others.
For many people, one such subject is the American Civil War or, as it is known in some parts of the country, The War Between The States. This particular course has been designed for people who are VERY interested in the subject and want to look in depth at what it is all about. The Great Conflict, between 1861 and 1865, was fought in over 10,000 places, by more than 3 million armed participants. The Civil War proved to be America's bloodiest war. The war began as a struggle over states rights and a desire to maintain the Union and ended with a broader definition of what we call Democracy and Freedom.