The story behind my topic choice

As far back as I can remember I always strived to learn more about the Civil War. Every book I have ever read about it has made me want to keep reading on and on and on. I guess the reason for me being intrigued in it is that history is my strongest area and because it's just so easy to understand. My family has often told me, "Take a break and come associate with the everyone!" I consider this subject to be the most historical of all things and should be taught more. What are the possible outcomes that could have happened? Or, why did some slaves continue to work for their former owners after being freed? These are just a few of all the things that could be taught with more depth. I hope that this will be answered and some other things that I'm asking will be as well.