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American History-The Civil War began April 12, 1861. Given where each side started in the war, would the North or South in your opinion win the war? If you did not know the outcome in 1861, who do you believe was in the best position to win?

by writings | Apr 2, 2022 | American History

INTRODUCTION: The seven southern states seceded from the Union and after Confederate forces fired on Union troops in Fort Sumter, four more joined the original seven. The Civil War had begun April 12, 1861. Both the North and South thought it would be a short war....