22 definitions by Yankee
Up to that point in history, this was the most deadly war in the history of the world. Britian had almost decided to come in on the side of the south, but decided not to because they didnt want to be beated by the same country 3 times in 100 years.
the civil war was the true defining moment in american history, when the europe like south was defeated by the north, 640,000 men died.
by Yankee October 8, 2005