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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 ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which had been formed by states that had seceded from the Union.
American Civil War | History, Summary, Dates, Causes, Map, …
WEBMay 15, 2024 · April 12, 1861 - April 26, 1865. Location: United States. Participants: Confederate States of America. United States. Major Events: Battle of Antietam. Fort Pillow Massacre. Battle of Gettysburg. Battle of the Monitor and Merrimack. Battle of Monocacy. (Show more) Key People: James Buchanan. Ulysses S. Grant.
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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. The election of...
A Brief Overview of the American Civil War
WEBNov 20, 2008 · The American Civil War was the largest and most destructive conflict in the Western world between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the onset of World War I in 1914. National Archives
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.
American Civil War | Causes & Effects | Britannica
WEBLists covering some of the major causes and effects of the American Civil War, conflict between the United States and the 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union. The war, which arose out of disputes over the issues of slavery and states’ rights, proved to be the deadliest conflict in American history.
American Civil War | Key Facts | 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 …
The Civil War era (1844-1877) | US history | Khan Academy
WEBUS history. Unit 5: The Civil War era (1844-1877) 400 possible mastery points. Mastered. Proficient. Familiar. Attempted. Not started. Quiz. Unit test. About this unit. A house divided against itself cannot stand. The United States could no longer remain half-slave and half-free, and the ensuing war over the fate of slavery ripped apart the nation.
Civil War Facts | American Battlefield Trust
WEBAug 16, 2011 · The American Civil War was the defining event in our nation’s history. Between 1861 and 1865 10,000 battles and engagements were fought across the continent, from Vermont to the New Mexico Territory, and beyond. Many elements of Civil War scholarship are still hotly debated. The facts on this page are based on the soundest …
The American Civil War: Dates, Causes, and People - History …
WEBSep 15, 2019 · Less than one hundred years after declaring independence from the British and becoming a nation, the United States of America was ripped to shreds by its bloodiest conflict ever: The American Civil War. Some 620,000 men lost their lives fighting for both sides, although there’s a reason to believe this number may have been closer to 750,000.
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