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The War of Rebellion is an alternate name for the American Civil War, generally used by ex-Confederate states. It can be used to denote a degree of support for the secession of these states, though this is not universal.

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Q: Why was the Civil War called the war of rebellion?
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Officially the Civil War was called the War of ...?

The war of rebellion. Remember, "Rebels."


Why did northerners call the war of the rebellion the war of the rebellion?

To most people living in the US at the time, the Civil War as we know it today, was called the "war of rebellion.


What is the war for southern indpendence?

The Civil War, or the War of the Rebellion


What us war was called the blue vs the grey?

During the 19th century it was called the "war of rebellion", in the 20th century it was called the US Civil War.


What was the Civil War officially called?

Originally, it was just called the Rebellion, and then The War Between the States.The official name of the conflict in the United States from 1861 to 1865 in the US Military and National Archive records is "The War of the Rebellion"


Is the civil war a just war?

The US Civil War was an un-declared war; and was a war of rebellion on the part of the south.


Where did they meet when they declared the civil war on April 12 1861?

The US Civil War (also called the American Civil War), as was the Vietnam War a century later; were NOT declared wars. The US Civil War was most often called the "War of the Rebellion" by the officers and men that fought it. The Confederacy was part of the United States of America; and the United States of America did NOT declare war on itself. Note: Another reason the Confederates were called "Rebs" or Rebels; they were rebelling against the US government. It was as the men had called it, the "War of the Rebellion."


What is the nickname of the Civil War?

The War Between the States, the War of the Rebellion


Why was the south called rebels in the civil war?

By seceding from the USA, they were in a state of rebellion.


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."


Another name for Civil War?

The official name of the American Civil War is the "War of the Rebellion"


What are 4 names for the civil war?

Civil War War Between The States War of Southern Rebellion War of Northern Aggression