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Bookmark or Share- A Brief Overview of the American Civil WarThe 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.
- Causes and Effects of the American Civil War - Encyclopedia BritannicaLists 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.
- Civil War Timeline - American Battlefield TrustExplore 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.
- The Civil War | Ken Burns | PBS | Facts, Casualties, and MoreBrowse key Civil War facts on this page including casualties, leadership, economy and power, battle and troop movements and more.
- American Civil War Facts | BritannicaThe 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.
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