American civil war
With the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 13 former British colonies became the United States of America, but by the 1830s it was clear the new nation was divided. Explore articles on the causes, events and legacy of the American Civil War (1861–65) – from how the issue of slavery created discord between north and south, to key moments such as the battle of Gettysburg.
Black History Month The slave who stole a ship and sailed to freedom
The story of the American Civil War 32 key moments in the landmark conflict
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Joyce Lee Malcolm on gun ownership in America “Why is the right to be armed such an emotional one for Americans? No police force can protect everyone, or even any one, all of the time”
Why we should remember… the Amnesty Act of 1872
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