The Civil War and the Progress of African Americans

April 12, 1861 is one of the most crucial and important dates in American history. It is the day that the Civil war began. This war is a major turning point in American history and society, and has helped shape America into the country it is today. The Civil War is important because it affected African Americans and their future in America. One of the main causes of the Civil War was to fight for the abolishment of slavery, which was predominately practiced in the south, but common in all parts of the nation. Although, it took African Americans a long time to receive fair treatment an…