The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in American history, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than 750,000 military and civilian lives were sacrificed to make the United States a more perfect union, where the human rights of every person are guaranteed.

Examines technological innovations that tilted the balance of power between the Union and Confederacy and changed the way battles would be fought forever.

Examines the profound ramifications of the Civil War on American history. As the fog of the war lifted, the United States tumbled into a deep recession