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How the American Civil War Really Began (Part 1: 1819–1861)

Trace the real causes of the American Civil War in this first part of a detailed historical series, covering the key events ...
Palm Beach Post

Florida's Civil War history, the costs of secession, the first push for tourism

Florida was the third state to secede from the Union during the Civil War. Around 15,000 Floridians fought in the Civil War, representing the highest percentage of any Confederate state. Florida faced ...
The New York Times

Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show

An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs. By Emily Baumgaertner Faded ink. Inconsistencies. Fires. The deadliest conflict in American ...