Question

When the the War began in 1861, both sides believed that the would win quickly and with few causalities. What was the actual situation four years later?

Answer 1

Over 600,000 casualties and many regions of the country were ravaged, especially in the South

Explanation:

The consequences of the War were actually appalling, 5% of the population died( around 30 million in 1861) and many more died because of diseases. Some cities like Atlanta were burnt and ravaged.