American Civil War - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 [f] ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
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WEB2 days ago · 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.
American Civil War: Causes, Dates & Battles | HISTORY
WEBThe American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865 over the issues of slavery and states' rights. Learn about Civil War battles, generals, political leaders and more.
Civil War ‑ Causes, Dates & Battles | HISTORY
WEBOct 15, 2009 · The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states’ rights and westward expansion.
Key Facts of the American Civil War - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBList of some of the important facts of the 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. The conflict …
American Civil War Facts | Britannica
WEBThe American Civil War was a 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.
9 Events That Led to the Civil War - HISTORY
WEBJan 17, 2023 · After 50,000 anti-slavery protesters filled the streets of Boston to protest the arrest of a Black man named Anthony Burns in 1854, President Franklin Pierce sent federal troops to maintain order...
Civil War Timeline - American Battlefield Trust
WEBFeb 3, 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.
Facts, Casualties, and More | The Civil War | Ken Burns | PBS
WEBCivil War Facts. Casualties. "Bloody Lane", Antietam, MD, 1862 | Library Of Congress. More than 3 million men fought in the war. Two percent of the population—more than 620,000—died in it. In...
A Brief Overview of the American Civil War
WEBNov 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.