The Confederacy
The country formed by the southern states in 1861 was called the Confederate States of America (CSA). It was established by 11 southern states that seceded from the United States, primarily over issues related to slavery and states' rights. The Confederacy existed until its defeat in 1865 during the American Civil War.
The Southern states formed The Confederate States of America and wanted to be a separate country. The Civil War prevented that.
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The Southern States seceded from 1860-1865, during the course of the Civil War.
They felt it was the states right.
They felt it was the states right.
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Another name for the southern states before the Civil War is the "Confederate States" or simply the "South." These states seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America in 1861, primarily to preserve the institution of slavery and their way of life. The term "Dixie" is also commonly used to refer to this region during that era.
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