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- DictionaryCiv·il war/ˌsivil ˈwôr/
noun
- 1. a war between citizens of the same country: "they signed a peace accord ending the country's 12-year civil war"
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Oct 15, 2009 · Civil War. By: History.com Editors. Updated: April 20, 2023 | Original: October 15, 2009. copy page link. Print Page. MPI/Getty Images. The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after...
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 had been formed by states that had seceded from the Union.
noun. plural civil wars. Synonyms of civil war. : a war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country. a country on the brink of (a) civil war. often used in the capitalized names of specific wars. the Spanish Civil War. (American/U.S.) Civil War monuments.
5 days ago · 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. 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.
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. Facts. Top Questions. What caused the American Civil War?
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.
