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12 lis 2013 · The American Civil War was fought between the United States of America and the Confederate States of America, a collection of eleven southern states that left the Union in 1860 and 1861. The conflict began primarily as a result of the long-standing disagreement over the institution of slavery.
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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 [e] ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
11 paź 2024 · American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights.
Explore the causes, dates and battles of the American Civil War, the bloodiest and most divisive conflict in U.S. history. Watch videos, read stories and see photos of the war and its legacy.
15 paź 2009 · Learn about the causes, dates and battles of the Civil War, the costliest and deadliest war in American history. Explore the conflict between the Union and the Confederacy over slavery, states' rights and westward expansion.
Learn about the causes, events, and consequences of the Civil War, which divided the nation over slavery and lasted from 1861 to 1865. Find out how Lincoln, Grant, Lee, and other figures shaped the conflict and its legacy.
Learn about the casualties, leadership, economy and power, and battle and troop movements of the Civil War from the PBS Ken Burns documentary. Find out how the war changed the nation, the president, and the people.
