It is NOT the "civil war". Slavery was a very minor issue at the start of the war.
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The American Civil War was caused not by slavery but by economic factors.
The abolition of slavery and the resultant social upheaval it caused is the greatest consequence of the Civil War.
Reconstruction was caused by the Civil war and slavery. After slavery ended Reconstruction was period that helped to rebuild society after the war.
When Ft. Sumter was taken in Charleston Harbor in April 1861 by confederate troops this began the civil war.
War, also known as warfare, is mainly fought to gain or takeover land. Some wars are caused by the people in the country to achieve a cause. The American Civil War was fought over the issue of slavery. It's goal was either to keep slavery or abolish it.