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20. Nov. 2008 · Learn how the Civil War of 1861-1865 resolved two fundamental questions left unresolved by the Revolution: whether the United States was to be a nation or a confederation, and whether it would end slavery. Explore the major battles, events, and outcomes of the war that shaped America's history and identity.
Vor 6 Tagen · 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. When antislavery candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected president (1860), the Southern states seceded.
- The American Civil War was the culmination of the struggle between the advocates and opponents of slavery that dated from the founding of the Unite...
- The Union won the American Civil War. The war effectively ended in April 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his troops to Unio...
- It is estimated that from 752,000 to 851,000 soldiers died during the American Civil War. This figure represents approximately 2 percent of the Ame...
- Important people during the American Civil War included Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, whose election prompted the seces...
- The modern usage of Confederate symbols, especially the Confederate Battle Flag and statues of Confederate leaders, is considered controversial bec...
15. Okt. 2009 · Learn about the Civil War in the United States, which began in 1861 over slavery, states' rights and westward expansion. Explore the major events, battles and outcomes of the war that lasted until 1865.
American Civil War (dt. "Sezessionskrieg") war der von 1861 bis 1865 in den USA ausgefochtene Krieg zwischen der Union und der Konföderation. Zu der Konföderation gehörten die Südstaaten, die zuvor aus der Union austraten und sich zu einem neuen Staat zusammenschlossen.
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 ("the North") and the Confederacy ("the South"), which was formed in 1861 by states that had seceded from the Union.
Explore the causes, battles, leaders and legacy of the American Civil War, the bloodiest and most divisive conflict in U.S. history. Watch videos, read stories and learn about the key events and figures of the war that lasted from 1861 to 1865.
List 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 is also known as the War Between the States.
