How did the War Between the States
redefine America?

The war redefined many aspects of American life. It led to the abolition of slavery, but not to true freedom for all former slaves and their descendants. It increased the power of the central government as compared to the states, as each and every war has done, step by step.

Explanation:

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

1 > george s. boutwell

2 > general ulysses s. grant

3 > james a. garfeild

4 > adolph e. borie