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69: Surrender at Appomattox: The Last Days of the Civil War

History That Doesn't Suck

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The Transformation of Society Post-Civil War

This chapter explores how the Civil War reshaped notions of masculinity in the South, focusing on the challenges faced by veterans and their rise in political roles. It also discusses the broader societal changes brought about by the war, including the abolition of slavery and the impending era of Reconstruction.

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