American women would not be welcome as full-time military members until 1948, but those who really, really wanted to fight ...

What happened to Confederate money after the Civil War? – Ray G ... In addition, prices for food, clothing and other necessities rose because many items were scarce during the war.

Women presenting as men — whether to escape the stifling construct of feminine life or to stay close to husbands or brothers ...

Black soldiers therefore received $7 per month, plus a $3 clothing allowance ... Finally, on April 18, 1865, the Civil War ended with the surrender of the Confederate army. 617,000 Americans ...

"It was said during the American Civil War that there were more Confederate flags flying here than in Richmond, Virginia — and Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy," Westgaph told CNN.

"It was said during the American Civil War that there were more Confederate flags flying here than in Richmond, Virginia — and Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy," Westgaph told CNN.

More from Wes about the causes of the Civil War. What led to the outbreak of the bloodiest conflict in the history of North America? A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the ...

On April 12, 1861, the cannons rang out over Fort Sumter, S.C., as the United States of America was on the brink of war. Over the next five years, more than 620,000 soldiers – Union and ...

Thanks to its comprehensive collection of Confederate artifacts, weapons and art, this museum is a required stop for Civil War buffs. American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar The Historic ...