American Civil War - Wikipedia
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.
American Civil War | History, Summary, Dates, Causes, Map, …
2024年11月11日 · 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.
Civil War ‑ Causes, Dates & Battles | HISTORY
2009年10月15日 · 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.
A Brief Overview of the American Civil War
2008年11月20日 · 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.
American Civil War: Causes, Dates & Battles | HISTORY
The 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.
Causes and Effects of the American Civil War - Encyclopedia Britannica
Lists 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 Facts | Britannica
The 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.
The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service)
2023年10月20日 · From 1861 to 1865, the American union was broken as brother fought brother in a Civil War that remains a defining moment in our nation's history. Its causes and consequences, including the continuing struggle for civil rights for all Americans, reverberate to …
The Civil War Begins | National Museum of American History
The Civil War Begins. The nation’s bloodiest and most divisive war began at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. After South Carolina seceded from the Union, the Confederacy demanded that the United States evacuate its fort in Charleston Harbor. Lincoln refused, provoking a Confederate attack.
Civil War - American Battlefield Trust
The four-year struggle between north and south made heroes of citizen soldiers, forever changed the role of women in society, and freed more than 3 million slaves. In the end, 620,000 or more Americans were left dead in its wake.