The Civil War added a new chapter in the history of America. It not only shed the blood of the brothers but also enhanced the social, political and economic values.
Loss of Lives and Property
This Civil War was the biggest war ever fought in America. About six lack people were killed in the war from both the sides and the number of the disabled was also very large.
The Union government spent about 30 lack dollars daily and the total expenditure accrued on this war was about 10 crore dollars.
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Establishment of Powerful Political System
The Civil War solved the pending issue of the rights of Provincial and Federal States and it strengthened the political and administrative centres of America.
The southern states which passed the Black laws were forced to withdraw them. By the 14th and 15th amendment of the constitution the right of franchise was granted to the slaves, and they were granted all the rights of the citizens.
Now the real shape of United States was granted to America. Really, the eradication of slave system, organization of central powers and parity of nations were its chief achievements.
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Industrial Expansion
The old economic system of America was abolished as the result of the Civil War, and industrialization had taken its place. The agricultural- economic system of the South was abolished and the industrial development of the North also could not escape its influence.
Besides, the arms and ammunition factories, the industries like cotton manufacturing etc. also took to modernization.
The industrial revolution helped in the rise of towns, transportation and rail industry. At this time a neo-economic age was ushered in, in America. In this age America headed towards industrial prosperity and capitalism.
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Change in Social Values
During war both the North and the South were at daggers drawn with each other but after the end of the war they established very cordial mutual relations which gave birth to the rise of new social values.
Although capitalists and rich classes flourished in the society, yet due attention was paid to ameliorating the position of the labourers and to educating them. Special attention was paid to the interests of the soldiers and American Red Cross society was given a new form.
Thus American Civil War paved the way for social and political reconstruction. Some nationalist writers described this Civil War as a splendid war and they considered this war indirectly useful for America. It might be painful but it was a blessing in disguise.