English Explanatory Dictionary

American Civil War

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. A war fought in the United States between 1861 and 1865, between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy).

Word forms

American Civil War the American Civil War

Synonyms

Civil War War Between the States War of the Rebellion Great Rebellion U.S. Civil War War of Northern Aggression Secession War

Related words

Billy Yank Confederate States of America Gettysburg Johnny Reb secession slavery
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