The Civil War was a terrible time in United States history. It is often defined as "The
Bloodiest War in United States History." The nation split, pitting the North against the
South, and in some cases, family member against family member.
1. Why do you believe this War had such an impact on American literature?
2. Now, think about events that have happened within the last fifty years. What event(s)
do you believe will have the biggest impact on literature in the future? Why?
