American Civil War (Remastered Edition) - Manny Man Does History

The video covers the expansion of the United States and the role of slavery in its economy, leading to tensions between the North and South. The election of Abraham Lincoln and the secession of Southern states sparked the Civil War. Key battles, strategies, and the Emancipation Proclamation are discussed, highlighting the Union's eventual victory. The video concludes with the aftermath of the war, including Lincoln's assassination, the abolition of slavery, and the challenges of Reconstruction.

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