They say the older you get, you either become someone who smokes meat or someone who gets into the Civil War. Well, I feel like I'm more of a WWII guy, but I've been known to dabble in America's bloodiest conflict. If you're reading across the world and don't know about the American Civil War, it raged from 1861 to 1865, and was a defining conflict in United States history. It erupted from decades of simmering tensions between the northern states (the Union) and the southern states (the Confederacy), which seceded from the nation. The primary cause of the war was the institution of slavery; specifically, the South's economy and social structure were deeply reliant on enslaved labor, while the North was moving towards an industrialized, free-labor system and growing abolitionist sentiment.Historians estimate that around 750,000 people died during this fighting. Today, I wanted to bring you some movies that capture the conflict and that I think can bring you a greater understanding of what happened. Let's dive in. 1. Glory (1989)A powerful and moving film, Glory tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the Union Army's first all-black volunteer companies.It's an important movie and story to tell. It features a stellar cast including Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington (in an Academy Award-winning role), and Morgan Freeman. The film is lauded for its historical accuracy, stunning battle sequences, and its long-overdue recognition of the contributions of African American soldiers.It's about bravery and forming a country for all,...
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