Quote, Paraphrase, Citation #1

Quote: "The first general order issued by the Father of his Country after the Declaration of Independence indicates the spirit in which our institutions were founded and should ever be defended."

Paraphrase: A war that took place over 150 years ago is still being debated today with partisans who have different views tell why they think the war started. Everyone has their own theories about the Civil War, however, we may never know the true reason behind it.

Citation: "Civil War Overview." Overview. N.p., 01 May 1998. Web. 30 Jan 2012. .