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  1. American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America.
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    American Civil War - Wikipedia

    The American Civil War (April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865; also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States between the Union ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union. The central conflict leading to war was a dispute over … See more

    A consensus of historians who address the origins of the war agree that the preservation of the institution of slavery was the principal aim of the eleven Southern states (seven … See more

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    The Civil War was marked by intense and frequent battles. Over four years, 237 named battles were fought, along with many smaller … See more

    The Western theater refers to military operations between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River, including See more

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    The Lower Seaboard theater refers to military and naval operations that occurred near the coastal areas of the Southeast as well as the southern … See more

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    Lincoln's election provoked South Carolina's legislature to call a state convention to consider secession. South Carolina had done more than any … See more

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    The Eastern theater refers to the military operations east of the Appalachian Mountains, including Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and See more

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    The Trans-Mississippi theater refers to military operations west of the Mississippi, encompassing most of Missouri, Arkansas, most of Louisiana, … See more

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  5. A Brief Overview of the American Civil War

    Nov 20, 2008 · The Civil War is the central event in America's historical consciousness. While the Revolution of 1776-1783 created the United States, the Civil War of 1861-1865 determined what kind of nation it would be.

  6. Causes and Effects of the American Civil War

    Learn about the causes and effects of the American Civil War, the conflict between the United States and the 11 Southern states that seceded over slavery and states' rights. Explore the key facts, events, and documents of …

  7. Civil War, 1861-1865 | Slavery, Abolition, Emancipation …

    During the Civil War, the U.S. government began an experiment in the Sea Islands of South Carolina. Plantation owning enslavers had abandoned their lands, leaving behind over 10,000 formerly enslaved Black people.

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