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Recommended Reading: A Concise History of the United States of America, Susan-Mary Grant. A fantastic overview of all American history with a solid run down of the lead up to and course of the Civil War (aftermath, too).
The American Civil War, John Keegan. One for the more military-minded historians which covers the generals, tactics etc. in detail that you won't see in the more general texts.
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APA Style
Matters, H. (2026, January 09). Ten Minute History - Westward Expansion and the American Civil War (Short Documentary). World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3400/ten-minute-history---westward-expansion-and-the-am/
Chicago Style
Matters, History. "Ten Minute History - Westward Expansion and the American Civil War (Short Documentary)." World History Encyclopedia, January 09, 2026. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3400/ten-minute-history---westward-expansion-and-the-am/.
MLA Style
Matters, History. "Ten Minute History - Westward Expansion and the American Civil War (Short Documentary)." World History Encyclopedia, 09 Jan 2026, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/3400/ten-minute-history---westward-expansion-and-the-am/.
