What was the Antebellum Era?
The word, "Antebellum", is translated from Latin as "Pre-war". So, in the context of the time period, "Antebellum" would mean "Pre-Civil War".
The Antebellum Era began in 1789 at the end of the American Revolution. From that point, all the way to 1860 (the beginning of the Civil War), this period was characterized by its "Cotton Kingdom" economy, westward expansion, political changes, and even southern architecture.
The Antebellum Era began in 1789 at the end of the American Revolution. From that point, all the way to 1860 (the beginning of the Civil War), this period was characterized by its "Cotton Kingdom" economy, westward expansion, political changes, and even southern architecture.