The US Civil War

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

In this episode of History 102, hosts Erik Torenberg and Rudyard Lynch delve into the American Civil War, providing a comprehensive overview encompassing its causes, key battles, and the aftermath.

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RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

Roll, Jordan, Roll by Eugene D. Genovese

The Guns of the South by Harry Turtledove

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:41) Exploring the Roots of the American Civil War

(01:24) Complex Causes Behind the Civil War

(02:02) Slavery in Sparking the Civil War

(04:12) The Industrial Revolution's Impact on the Civil War

(06:34) Reflections and the Debate on Civil War Causes

(16:55) Beliefs of the North and South

(20:57) The South's Strategy and the Role of International Powers

(22:57) Sponsor: Plumb | Babbel

(21:00) The Turning Points of the Civil War

(30:14) The War Itself

(49:19) The Aftermath and Reconstruction Era

(56:26) Wrap