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In 1861, Southerners were mainly optimistic about the war. The war lasted from 1861 to 1865, and the Union was ultimately victorious.
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Did the Civil War last 4 years or 5 years?
The civil war lasted for four years due to the initial stalemate in the war in the early years and the willingness of the southerners to fight for their home and way of life.
What the date of the Civil War?
The Civil War lasted from April 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865. The war went on for over 4 years and ended after Robert E. Lee surrendered.
Why was the Vietnam War unique?
The US Civil War (1861-1865) and the Vietnam War (1961-1975) are the only wars in which US citizens experienced a military defeat. In both wars the NORTH defeated the SOUTH. In both wars the Southerners/GI's fighting for South Vietnam were treated harshly (called and treated as "losers") by their fellow US Citizens. Even though the US Civil War was a victorious United States victory, the Confederates (Southerners) were still Americans. Secondly, the Vietnam War was our longest war, outlasting the American Revolutionary War by several years.
Did most southerners own slavesw before the civil war the war?
Yes. That was what the war was about. Preceding the war, southerners had slaves and the northerners didn't think it was right. Therefore, the Civil War happened. Hope this helped! Mckennaj
Southerners name during the civil war?
The Confederacy
What was the mood of the southerners going to war in 1861?
Actively enthusiastic, and arrogantly sure that they could wipe out the Yankees after a few brisk marches and skirmishes. They did not consider the possibility of a long war, and their own weak position as a non-manufacturing region.
What was the US war between the north and the south?
The American Civil War 1861-1865 (The War of Northern Aggression as the southerners claim) )
What years were the Civil War going on?
The civil war went on from 1861 to 1865.
What year did the civil war fight?
The Civil War went on April 12, 1861 - May 9, 1865.
Did Abraham Lincoln fight in a war?
in 1861 president Abraham Lincoln, Went to war with the southern states witch had seceded from the union
Was the war in Yugoslavia classified as a civl war?
Anytime a nation is fighting itself (normally WITHOUT outside help) it is generally considered a civil war. The US Civil War (1861-1865) was also called the US War of Rebellion. Which is why the Southerners in the US Civil War were called "Rebels."
What war began in 1861?
the Civil War started in the year of 1861.
Was the first shot in the civil war was fired by northerners or southerners?
southerners
In 1861 the north went to war with south primarily to?
it was to preserve the union... this may not the whole thing.... but I'm sure it was part of it..
What did southerners call the war of 1812?
Creek War
Why were northerners called southerners rebels in the civil war?
because they are not southerners they keep away from them
Did the Civil War last 4 years or 5 years?
The civil war lasted for four years due to the initial stalemate in the war in the early years and the willingness of the southerners to fight for their home and way of life.
