Who were the political leaders during the civil war?

Civilian military leaders
Title Name Notes
Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln assassinated April 14, 1865; died April 15, 1865
Andrew Johnson Declared the armed conflict to be "virtually" ended on May 9, 1865
Secretary of War Simon Cameron resigned January 14, 1862
Edwin Stanton previously U.S. Attorney General

Click to read in-depth answer. Regarding this, who were the main leaders of the Civil War?

Some, like Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman are household names. They, along with many generals and commanders, both major and minor, were the commanders that led the troops and helped decide the outcome of most civil war battles.

Secondly, who were the leaders of the Confederate Army?

Confederate States Army
Commander-in-Chief Jefferson Davis
General in Chief Robert E. Lee

One may also ask, what were the political issues during the Civil War?

A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the moral issue of slavery. In fact, it was the economics of slavery and political control of that system that was central to the conflict. A key issue was states' rights.

Who led the North and South in the Civil War?

American Civil War
Union Confederacy
Commanders and leaders
Abraham Lincoln Ulysses S. Grant and others Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee and others
Strength