John Rudy of the National Park Service describes the tumultuous years leading up to the outbreak of the American Civil War. This video is part of the American Battlefield Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.
The Civil War in Four Minutes: The War Between the States
Civil War Trust
Historian Garry Adelman gives an overview of the Civil War and discusses its causes. This video is part of the Civil War Trust's In4 video series, which presents short videos on basic Civil War topics.