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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.
15 paź 2009 · The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after decades of tensions over slavery, states' rights and westward expansion. The war ended in 1865 with Confederate surrender and was the deadliest conflict in American history.
11 lis 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.
17 gru 2011 · The Civil War formally begins. April 15, 1861- President Lincoln issues a public declaration that an insurrection exists and calls for 75,000 militia to stop the rebellion. As a result of this call for volunteers, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee secede from the Union in the following weeks.
Learn about the causes, course, and consequences of the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865. Find out who won, how many died, and who were the key figures and events of this conflict.
3 lut 2010 · Explore our timeline of the American Civil War and learn about the important events and battles that happened throughout this period of American history – from John Brown's Raid to the adoption of the 13th Amendment.
The American Civil War began in April 1861, when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The war ended in April 1865, after the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant.
