This image illustrates the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the most well-known groups of Black Civil War soldiers
The Civil War is one of the central events in America's history. Although the American Revolution did create America, the Civil War determined the future of the nation and how successful it would be in the long run. It also greatly impacted Americans lives, socially, politically, and economically.
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The Confederate Flag is a symbol of southern pride. The white stars represent the thirteen original colonies, and the blue also symbolizes that the Union can not "cross out" the Confederate states.
The Union Flag is a symbol of freedom for African Americans and a promise of citizenship. The stars represent the thirteen original colonies, and the blue represents the Union as a whole.