Download or read book Did Anything Good Come Out of the Civil War? written by Philip Steele and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to putting an end to the inhumane institution of slavery, the Civil War also spurred important inventions that improved people’s lives, such as canned food, pocket watches, federal paper currency, and standard sizes for shoes. Although medical technology lagged behind the development of new weapons that could kill and maim more soldiers than ever, there were advances in amputation techniques and anesthesia delivery. Additionally, the railroad and telegraph systems were hugely beneficial to the war effort and became far more entrenched in daily life after the end of hostilities. Timelines and fun facts help illuminate these innovations of the Civil War.