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 potential outcomes, including economic and social changes, the fate of slavery, political shifts, and international relations. The video speculates on how American identity and global influence might differ in this timeline, emphasizing the complexity and unpredictability of such scenarios.

What is the main focus of the video discussed in the introduction?

• The economic impact of the Civil War

• The potential outcomes if the South had won the Civil War

• The role of key figures in the Civil War

• The timeline of major battles in the Civil War

What would be a crucial factor for the South's successful existence after winning the Civil War?

• A strong Confederate navy

• The Union giving up their war effort

• Support from European nations

• A larger Confederate population

How might the South's economy have continued to thrive after a victory?

• By expanding into Canada

• Through continued trade with the North

• Through alliances with European powers

• By developing a strong industrial base

What was a key reason for the South's secession from the Union?

• Disagreement over foreign policy

• Conflict over state borders

• Fear of losing economic power due to slavery abolition

• Desire for more land

What international pressure might have influenced the South to abolish slavery?

• Diplomatic isolation from Asia

• Boycotts from European countries

• Military threats from neighboring countries

• Economic sanctions from the Union

What could have been a consequence of the South abolishing slavery?

• Immediate equal rights for blacks

• Formation of a group similar to the KKK

• Increased immigration from Europe

• A stronger alliance with the Union

What might have happened to the US capital if the South had won?

• It would remain in Washington, D.C.

• It would move to New York or Philadelphia

• It would be relocated to the South

• It would be divided between North and South

What was one of the CSA's ambitions after the Civil War?

• To establish colonies in Africa

• To expand into Latin America

• To form a union with Canada

• To industrialize rapidly

How would a Confederate victory have affected American influence globally?

• It would have led to American dominance

• It would have increased American influence

• It would have decreased American influence

• It would have had no effect

What is a potential long-term consequence of the South winning the Civil War?

• Immediate peace and prosperity

• A divided America with less global influence

• A stronger, unified America

• A quick reunification of the North and South