1865

The year 1865 was a significant period in history, primarily marking the end of the American Civil War, a conflict between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) over issues like slavery and states’ rights. Key events included the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. It also saw the abolition of slavery across the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment. These changes profoundly shaped the nation’s trajectory towards equality and reunification.