Lost Cause of the Confederacy

The Lost Cause of the Confederacy is a historical narrative that emerged after the Civil War, portraying the Confederacy’s fight as noble and justified. It tends to romanticize the Southern cause, emphasizing states’ rights and defending slavery as a secondary issue. This perspective downplays the role of slavery in causing the war and tends to glorify Confederate leaders and symbols. The Lost Cause aimed to preserve Southern pride and simplify the complex reasons behind the conflict, often spreading myths that have influenced perceptions of Civil War history and Southern identity.