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English: United States map of 1861, showing affiliation of states and territories regarding secession from the Union at the start of the American Civil War. Legend: States that seceded before April 15, 1861
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government issues the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US$800; rescinded in 1872). The U.S. Army abolishes flogging. John Gill Shorter is elected the 17th governor of Alabama defeating Thomas H. Watts.
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.
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Pages in category "U.S. cities in the American Civil War" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
1861 elections in the United States by state (27 C, 1 P) A. 1861 in Alabama (2 C) 1861 in Arkansas (2 C, 2 P) C. 1861 in California (3 C, 3 P) 1861 in Colorado ...