What Would a Second US Civil War Really Look Like?
Simon Whistler · April 23, 2024 · 24 min video · Americas
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When the Civil War drew to a close in 1865, it did so in America that had been shattered by violence. At least 620,000 were dead, with modern estimates suggesting it was closer to 750,000. By far the deadliest war the US has ever fought in.
Whole swaths of the south had been economically ruined. Great cities had gone up in flame. It was, in short, a pretty awful experience.
One you would think no one would ever want to repeat. Yet polling tells us that a modern repeat of the Civil War is exactly what many Americans think will happen. YouGov reports that 43% estimate internal conflict is anywhere from somewhat likely to certain in the coming decade.
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