The "Lost Cause" is a historical narrative that emerged in the post-Civil War United States, particularly in the South. It portrays the Confederate cause as noble and justified, emphasizing the valor of the Confederate soldiers and the righteousness of their fight for states' rights. This perspective often downplays the role of slavery as a central issue in the conflict. This ideology also seeks to romanticize the Antebellum South and its way of life, presenting it as a victim of Northern aggression. The "Lost Cause" has influenced cultural memory, leading to the erection of Confederate monuments and the perpetuation of certain myths about the Civil War in American society.