The American Civil War Explained — 1861 to 1865

The American Civil War was one of the most important and devastating conflicts in American history. But how did the United States go from one nation to a four-year civil war? This animated history documentary explains the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865 — from the causes of the conflict and the election of Abraham Lincoln to Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the final surrender at Appomattox. Experience the Civil War through cinematic 2D animation and historical storytelling as the Union and Confederacy fight across America. This video covers: • Causes of the American Civil War • Slavery and secession • Abraham Lincoln and the 1860 election • Fort Sumter and the beginning of the war • Bull Run and Shiloh • Antietam and the Emancipation Proclamation • Gettysburg and Pickett’s Charge • Vicksburg and the Mississippi campaign • Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman • The fall of Richmond • Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox • The assassination of Abraham Lincoln • The end of the Civil War and its aftermath Borders Chronicles uses animation and visual storytelling to make history simple, engaging, and cinematic. If you enjoy American history, Civil War history, animated history, military history, and historical storytelling, subscribe to Borders Chronicles for more stories from history. #AmericanCivilWar #CivilWar #AmericanHistory