In which war was Mathew Brady a famous photographer?

In which war was Mathew Brady a famous photographer?

• A. World War I
• B. The American Civil War
• C. The War of 1812
• D. The Revolutionary War

Answer: (B)

Brady’s fame comes from documenting a major conflict in U.S. history. He organized a network of photographers to capture portraits of soldiers and generals, as well as battlefield scenes, and his images brought the realities of war to newspapers and albums. This work is tied to the American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, making him closely associated with Civil War photography. The other wars listed occurred outside this period or in different contexts, so they aren’t linked to Brady’s photographer’s legacy.