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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 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.
15 paź 2009 · Learn about the causes, dates and battles of the Civil War, the costliest and deadliest war in American history. The war began in 1861 with the secession of seven southern states and ended in 1865 with Confederate surrender.
3 lut 2010 · Civil War Timeline. 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. View the American Revolution and War of 1812 timelines.
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, a four-year conflict (1861–65) between the United States and the Confederate States of America. Find out who won, how many died, and why Confederate symbols are controversial.
Learn about the major events and battles of the American Civil War, from 1860 to 1865, with this interactive timeline. See how the war started, progressed, and ended, and how it affected the nation and its people.
