How Did The Civil War Affect Society

By the end of the war the nation was terribly divided with the south in ruin. Due to the destruction left by the war itself and the abolition of slavery, southern industry crumbled. For years to come the south would be occupied by federal forces. The Civil War caused an industrial renaissance in the north as the Transcontinental rail line and the telegraph services received a major uphaul to support the war effort. Along with the heavy demand for ammunitions and uniforms from the northern army gave profit to many northern factories. The nation's stance on Human rights was also changed forever as the war forced the nation to address the issue of slavery leading to its abolition and soon after laws allowing anyone regardless of race to vote.