The Civil War-The Division Between North and South

For this exhibit, our group decided to focus on the events of the Civil War. The Civil War was not only one of the most impactful wars in United States history but also greatly affected the lives of millions of Americans. From the Battle of Antietam to Fredericksburg to Gettysburg, hundreds of thousands of soldiers lost their lives fighting on battlefields across the Northern and Southern United States. Our goal as a group regarding this exhibit is to provide viewing audiences with a greater understanding of the Civil War through the use of visual illustrations and interactive maps. We hope that viewers of this exhibit will develop an appreciation for the impact that the Civil War had on our nation and the lessons that can be learned from this incredibly monumental war. This exhibit on the Civil War includes 3 subtopics: photography during the Civil War, life in the North vs. South, and important battles that changed the tide of the Civil War. The section “Photography's Important”, will focus on the development of photography throughout the war, as well as notable photographs taken during the war. “Civilian Life and Newspapers of the Civil War”, will be concentrated on the lives of both Union and Confederate citizens during the war, as well as newspaper articles that showed what it was like during that time period. “Important Battles that Changed the Tide Civil War”, will focus on the Battle of Antietam, Battle of Fredericksburg, and Battle of Gettysburg, and expain how each of these battles  impacted the outcome of the Civil War.