Alternate History: What if the South Won the Civil War?

The video explores an alternate history where the South won the Civil War. It discusses key battles like Antietam and Gettysburg, and hypothesizes the geopolitical and cultural changes that might have occurred. The video also examines potential global impacts, including altered alliances and World War scenarios, concluding with recommendations for further reading.

What was one of the major outcomes of the Civil War in American history?

• It led to the independence of the Southern states.

• It resolved the conflict between the North and South.

• It resulted in the colonization of Mexico.

• It caused the British to invade America.

What was the Confederate plan at Antietam?

• To blockade Union ports and starve them into submission.

• To capture New York City and force the Union to surrender.

• To swing north of Washington D.C. and cut off Union rail lines.

• To invade Canada and force the British to support them.

What event caused the Confederate plan at Antietam to fail?

• The Union launched a surprise attack.

• A Union spy intercepted the plans.

• A Confederate scout dropped the plans.

• General Lee changed his mind.

What would likely happen if the Confederates won an undeniable victory?

• The Union would invade Europe.

• The British and French would support the Confederacy.

• The Union would move its capital to New York.

• The Confederacy would colonize Africa.

Which territory would the Confederacy likely gain after the Civil War?

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Arizona Territory

• California

Why would the Confederate economy likely not industrialize?

• Lack of natural resources.

• Support from European powers.

• High agricultural prices and cultural disdain for industry.

• Constant invasions from the North.

What would be a likely outcome of World War I in this alternate history?

• The Confederacy would dominate Europe.

• The British would conquer the United States.

• The Confederacy would ally with Germany.

• The United States would win due to its industrial advantage.

What would happen to slavery in the Confederacy by the 1890s?

• It would be abolished and replaced with an apartheid system.

• It would be abolished and replaced with a democratic system.

• It would continue without any changes.

• It would be expanded to new territories.

Which side would the United States likely support in World War I?

• The Japanese Empire

• The Allies (British and French)

• The Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary)

• The Confederacy

What would be the global power structure after World War II in this alternate history?

• The Soviet Union would control Europe.

• The United States, Germany, and Japan would be the dominant powers.

• The Confederacy would dominate the world.

• The British Empire would regain its dominance.