For some time, I’ve been toying with the idea of researching and writing about Dickinson’s contributions to the Civil War–for some reason, an unusual number of Civil War cavalry officers were Dickinsonians–so I contacted Matt to discuss the idea.

Matt has suggested that my idea be folded into A House Divided, an idea that I wholehearted embraced. What were the major events that led to secession and the beginning of the Civil War? Here is a list of the top nine events that led progressively towards the Civil War.

The WCWA consists of smaller groups of re-enactors formed to portray different units and organizations that existed during the American Civil War. These groups portray civilians, infantry, cavalry, navy, marines, engineers, surgeons, nurses, and ministry.

Encourage students to discuss and research some of the different perspectives that various groups of Americans had on the Civil War. They might also juxtapose the attitudes and experiences of African American soldiers and white soldiers who fought for the Union cause.

The CCWP is a non-profit organization devoted to one of the most exciting and compelling areas of Civil War scholarship and discovery. New photographic finds from our nation's greatest conflict are still being made on a regular basis. Summary:

The White House still avoids the label, but by any reasonable historical standard, the Iraqi civil war has begun. The record of past such wars suggests that Washington cannot stop this one -- and that Iraqis will be able to reach a power-sharing deal only after much more fighting, if then.

He is still respected worldwide and this will push the “Civil War in Iraq” more into the forefront. Produced by a women's Civil War re-enacting group, this site provides a history of the LUAS which contains excerpts from original documents related to the creation and work of the Society. Includes references to specific women such as Anna Clapp and Jesse Freement, but also illustrates the work of the many unnamed women who aided soldiers.

For civil wars in history, see List of civil wars . For other uses, see Civil war (disambiguation) .