Category Archives: Confederate States of America

What Caused the Civil War According to the Confederates

The True Cause of the Civil War—A Never-Ending Debate If you’re in the mood to start a good argument, just ask someone a very simple question: “What caused the American Civil War?” In many parts of the United States, especially … Continue reading

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Samuel Upham: The Counterfeiter Who Helped Win the Civil War

Who Was Samuel Curtis Upham? It was early in 1862, and the Civil War had been raging for almost a year. Samuel Curtis Upham owned a little store in Philadelphia where he sold perfumes, drugs, cosmetics, stationery, and newspapers. But … Continue reading

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The Fall of Richmond in the American Civil War: The Inside Story

Weitzel’s Order Announcing the Occupation of Richmond Headquarters Detachment Army of the James, Richmond, Va., April 3, 1865. Major-General Godfrey Weitzel, commanding detachment of the Army of the James, announces the occupation of the city of Richmond by the Armies … Continue reading

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