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The Civil War

1865: "War Is All Hell"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature"
1865: "War Is All Hell"/"The Better Angels of Our Nature"
S1E5

Richmond falls to Grant's army, Lee surrenders, Lincoln is assassinated, and the war ends.

1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"
1864: "Valley of the Shadow of Death"/"Most Hallowed Ground"
S1E4

While causalities mount, Lincoln’s re-election chances dim.

1863: "Simply Murder"/"The Universe of Battle"
1863: "Simply Murder"/"The Universe of Battle"
S1E3

Follow the Battle of Gettysburg, draft riots, and the first African-American troops.

1862: "A Very Bloody Affair"/"Forever Free"
1862: "A Very Bloody Affair"/"Forever Free"
S1E2

Lincoln’s war to preserve the Union transforms to a war to emancipate the slaves.

1861: "The Cause"
1861: "The Cause"
S1E1

Find out what caused the war, examining slavery and questions of union and states’ rights.

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