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  2. Civil war Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of CIVIL WAR is a war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country —often used in the capitalized names of specific wars. How to use civil war in a sentence.

  3. The definition of civil war clearly encompasses many different forms of conflict. Some analysts distinguish between civil wars in which insurgents seek territorial secession or autonomy and conflicts in which insurgents aim for control of the central government.

  4. Civil war - Wikipedia

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    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]

  5. American Civil War | History, Summary, Dates, Causes, Map ...

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    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.

  6. American Civil War - Wikipedia

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    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.

  7. Civil War ‑ Causes, Dates & Battles | HISTORY

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    The Civil War in the United States began in 1861, after decades of simmering tensions between northern and southern states over slavery, states’ rights and westward expansion.

  8. What is a Civil War? - American Battlefield Trust

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    The term “civil war” comes from the Latin phrase bellum civile, which translates to “war of or pertaining to civilians,” and was first used to describe the Roman civil wars of the 1st century BCE. The following article answers some basic questions on what defines a civil war outside of the American context. 1.

  9. American Civil War: Causes, Dates & Battles - HISTORY

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    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.

  10. American Civil War Facts | Britannica

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    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.

  11. CIVIL WAR Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    The war fought in the United States between northern ( Union) and southern ( Confederate) states from 1861 to 1865, in which the Confederacy sought to establish itself as a separate nation. The Civil War is also known as the War for Southern Independence and as the War between the States.