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Aug 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 information available.
Dec 17, 2011 · The Civil War formally begins. April 15, 1861- President Lincoln issues a public declaration that an insurrection exists and calls for 75,000 militia to stop the rebellion. As a result of this call for volunteers, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee secede from the Union in the following weeks.
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Jun 7, 2024 · civil war, a violent conflict between a state and one or more organized non-state actors in the state’s territory. Civil wars are thus distinguished from interstate conflicts (in which states fight other states), violent conflicts or riots not involving states (sometimes labeled intercommunal conflicts), and state repression against individuals who cannot be considered an organized or ...
A civil war [a] is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country ). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies. [3] The term is a calque of Latin bellum civile which was used to refer to the various civil wars of the Roman ...
American Civil War Timeline. 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.
June 3, Battle of Philippi, (West) Virginia. A skirmish involving over 3,000 soldiers, Philippi was the first battle of the civil war. June 10, Battle of Big Bethel, Virginia. July 11, Battle of Rich Mountain, (West) Virginia. July 21, First Battle of Bull Run Manassas, Virginia. Also known as First Manassas, the first major engagement of the ...
