2. The civil war was between the South and the North The north or the Union was against slavery The south or the Confederates were for slavery The Civil War began in 1861 It lasted another 4 years until General Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia It was and still is America’s bloodiest war.

3. Rose O’Neil Greenhow Worked as spy for union army until captured by British She escaped how did she do it? No one knows After escape, she continues to work for the union army Rare for women to work for the army

4. Medicine and Breakthroughs Medicine Bite the bullet was a medical technique used during painful medical operations took place Though bite the bullet helped the pain it could greatly damage your teeth Breakthroughs The submarine was an important invention during this time period and is still used today

5. Classic literature Henry Timrod- author; wrote about war Mark twain- Poet/ author wrote horror and gothic tales Frederick Bastiat- author wrote about issues Ex: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Law, and The Gemstar Rockets

6. Music Along with most classical things in this time period, music also focused mainly on romantic style. Ex: Battle tune; The Bonnie Blue Flag; Away down south in the land of the traitors. Music was very important to this time period for keeping spirits up.

7. Art Art and music were expressed a lot like each other in this time period, mostly romantic style. Ex: Frederic Church, Generals art print, and American subjects. Other types were the landscape and the bull running style.

8. Food from the 1850’sand 1860’s Many kinds of foods that are enjoyed today were created during this time period Ex. Boston cream pie, apple crisp, and even breakfast cereal