The more one studies the American Civil War, the more interesting facts and stories are found, for example Robert E. Lee turned down an offer to command the Northern army in order to serve the South, the part of the country where he was raised. Below is interesting vocabulary, stories, and the like that I discovered while researching the American Civil War.

Civil War Vocabulary- A selection of common terms used during the Civil War.

Civil War Slang- Every generation has it's slang, here's a look at some popular slang from the Civil War era.

Civil War Medicine- A look at some of the medical terminology of the Civil War era.

Joseph Pulitzer- From Hungarian immigrant, to Civil War soldier, to Journalistic titan.

Civil War Era Fitchburg- A look at the city of Fitchburg, MA (where I am attending college) during the Civil War Era.