[Christian_Capitalist]

As a youngster I was confused when my elderly relatives (who would be well over 100 yrs of age now and are long deceased) would refer to it as the War of Northern Aggression.

Such an unfair name for the war; slandering many Northerners who opposed the military invasion of the South.

I have long thought that one of my American History/Government professors in college had it right. He exclusively referred to the late unpleasantness as "The War of Federal Aggression". As do I.

[southernsunshine]

I agree. It’s as unfair as the moniker “War of Southern Rebellion”, which slandered many Southerners who opposed the hostilites altogether. I also agree with your professors, and you, as to “The War of Federal Aggression”.

If you do decide to study the War I hope you find it as fascinating as I have.

I couldn’t fall asleep so I thought I’d get up and peruse the FR threads and am glad I could answer a question for you.