Question

What made the American Civil War the first modern war? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

American Civil War is defined as the war that was fought by America between the years 1861-1865 between the southern and the northern states for the independence of the southern states known as the confederate states of America.

The civil war is known as the first modern war because the tactics and weaponry used during this war were more or less similar to the weaponry used today. Thus it foreshadowed the 20th century warfare.

Machinery such as railroad trains, Telegraph, rifles, aerial observations were used. Also many proposals were sent to the two states for the end of war. This was one of a kind war during that time and full of novel ideas. Therefore it is known as the first modern war.