American Civil War

The Civil War was a military conflict in the United States of America during the 1860s.
==Background==
Disputes between the agrarian southern states and industrial northern states regarding the expansion of slavery provoked civil war in the United States.Museum kiosk The southern states attempted to secede, becoming the Confederacy. During the war, a draft was implemented, a poster of which can be found in the ruins of Washington D.C.Civil War draft poster
The Battle of Philippi was the first land conflict of the war, taking place near Philippi, Virginia. On June 3, 1861, the Union planned a pre-dawn assault on the Confederates, which resulted in their retreat.Appalachia audio tour stations; Philippi Battlefield Cemetery The leader who drove out the Confederates was Colonel Benjamin Franklin Kelley, leader of the 1st Virginia Infantry. A monument commemorating him is located near the site alongside a battlefield cemetery.Appalachia audio tour stations; Colonel Kelly monumentAppalachia landmarks - Philippi's Cemetery Battlefield
Led by President Abraham Lincoln, the north's victory prevented a permanent split of the country and led to the end of slavery in the United States. At the end of the war, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed the slaves. He also presented the Gettysburg Address during the war. In Washington D.C., Hannibal Hamlin shares information about Lincoln and his role in the emancipation, when inquiring about the Lincoln Memorial.The Lone Wanderer: "What is that stone head?"Hannibal Hamlin: "That's Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator. We don't know how it came to be here, but it's fitting, don't you think?"(Hannibal Hamlin's dialogue)The Lone Wanderer: "Sounds dangerous. Where is this place?"Hannibal Hamlin: "I want to move all my people to the Memorial site for the great Abraham Lincoln, but I need to know if it's safe. I've heard rumors of Super Mutants infesting that area though. We need to send someone to check that out first."(Hannibal Hamlin's dialogue) On the south wall of the Lincoln Memorial, there is an inscription mentioning the Civil War.Lincoln Memorial In Appalachia, recreations of battles were held at Prickett's Fort.
==Notes==
* A Museum of Technology placard mentions that new technology was developed during the war, as over one million .58 caliber percussion cap Type 1861 "Springfield" rifle-muskets were produced as the standard infantry armament.Museum of Technology placard: "The Type 1861 "Springfield" Rifle-Musket was the standard weapon for the infantry soldier in the American Civil War. It was a muzzle-loaded weapon which fired a .58 caliber "Minie Ball" using percussion caps instead of the traditional flintlock. Almost a million of these weapons were manufactured for the soldiers during the war. On loan from the International Ordnance Museum, these cases display the various types of weapons and ammunition used by the military in past conflicts all over the globe."(Fallout 3 message box transcriptions)
* In Point Lookout, Maryland, the natural bio-gas that is released from the ground comes from the bodies of soldiers who were buried and covered in lye during the Civil War.USS Ozymandias terminal entries; Bysshe Co. terminal, ERROR:12XU_user_shell, <!> Confidential <!> Several war items can be found in the area, such as Confederate hats.
* In the Pioneer Scout badge exam, one of the questions asks, "Which cipher, named for a French diplomat, was used by the Confederacy during the Civil War?" The specific cipher was the Vigenere cipher, named for Blaise de Vigenère.Pioneer Scout camp terminal entries; Pioneer badge exam terminal, Codebreaker exam
==Behind the scenes==
* Roger Maxson mentions Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy, in his diary.
* Ulysses indirectly mentions the Civil War when talking about the history of Ulysses S. Grant and his influence as a Union general.The Courier: "Ulysses. Not the myth. You're honoring history, not stories."Ulysses: "[SUCCEEDED] Ulysses walked a hard road. A general, like Caesar and Oliver. He was Brahmin-stubborn, gave him strength on the battlefield. He led his side to victory, turned two flags into one. Lesson there, if history's to be believed. One you should heed."(Ulysses' dialogue)
==Gallery==
Confederate Hat.png|Confederate hat from Point Lookout
FO76 Union Uniform Male.png|Union uniform from Fallout 76
FO76 Confederate Uniform with Hat.png|Confederate uniform from Fallout 76
FO76 Philippi Battlefield (2).jpg|Philippi Battlefield monument
FO76 Civil War Era Suit with Hat.png|Civil War era suit and hat
FO76 Civil War Era Dress Female.png|Civil War era dress
FO3 LincolnMemorial GettysburgAddress.png|Lincoln Memorial
Ms06draftposter.png|Civil War draft poster
FO76 Unused tw009flagcw01union d.png|Unused Union flag 
==References==
Category:United States Armed Forces conflicts
pt:Guerra Civil Americana
ru:Гражданская война в США
uk:Громадянська війна в США