Home Front: 1861-1865

Civil War Highlights uses a revealing and informative timeline format to explore all aspects of the conflict that tore the United States apart between 1861 and 1865.

Home Front examines all aspects of life away from the battlefield. The war impacted all Americans, even those who were not directly involved in the fighting Civilians in the South were so hungry that they rioted for food. Although life in the North in many ways remained normal, even there the absence of men who were away fighting brought profound changes at home and at work.

Describes all aspects of the home front during the war in clear, concise chapters

Parallel timeline traces developments in the United States and around the world.

Boxes and text panels highlight significant individuals and events.