American Civil War

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The American Civil War was a major conflict that took place in the United States
from 1861 to 1865. The war was fought between the northern states, known as the
Union, and the southern states, known as the Confederacy. The primary cause of
the war was the issue of slavery, which had long been a divisive issue between
the North and the South.

The conflict began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked a Union
garrison at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Over the next four years, the two
sides engaged in a series of battles and skirmishes, with the Union ultimately
emerging victorious.

The Civil War had a profound impact on American society, politics, and culture.
It resulted in the abolition of slavery, the establishment of federal authority
over the states, and the expansion of civil rights for African Americans. The
war also had a significant impact on the economy, leading to the rise of
industrialization and the emergence of the United States as a major world power.

The Civil War remains one of the most studied and debated events in American
history, with scholars continuing to explore its causes, consequences, and
legacy.