The Second American Civil War - Year Zero This is a dramatization of the year prior to the beginning of the Second American Civil War as taken from official records, personal journals and news periodicals of the time. Every attempt was made to accurately portray the events leading up to the first shots fired at the beginning of the Second Civil War. Every attempt was made to respect the memory of those who lived and those who died during this dark chapter of American history. No moral or personal prejudices were allowed to be placed in this dramatization. Graham North Archivist of the United States of America June 1, 2130