No, confederate is almost like the opposite of yankee. During the civil war the southern states formed the Confederate States of America, while the northern states stayed the United States of America. The term for the northern troops was Yankee, and the term for the southern troops was confederate or rebel depending on which side you're on.
Rebels
Another name for the Northern states is the "Union," particularly during the American Civil War when they fought against the Confederate states of the South. These states were primarily characterized by their opposition to slavery and their industrialized economies. The term "Yankees" is also commonly used to refer to Northerners, especially in a historical context.
The Yankees are the Union. They are not the ones who left the United States. The Confederate did that. The most known Union general is Ulysses S. Grant. The most known Confederate general is Robert E. Lee ( I know you are not asking for facts on the Confederate, but i'm just trying to help you out.) The Yankees usually come into battle with more energy and more people. The Yankees won the Battle of Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Gettysburg. Remember, the United States are the Yankees. I hope this helped
The United States of America instead of the Confederate States or the North.
"Dixie" was named after a confederate colonel with the last name Dickison, a Floridian Confederate colonel. He was AKA Swamp Fox.
The popular name for them was 'Yankees', whilst the Confederate troops were known as 'rebs'.
Yankees
The Columbus Confederate Yankees were a New York Yankees minor league affiliated AA team that played in Columbus, Georgia from 1964-1966.
Rebels
Yankees
the rebel army
Hibathe`t (spanish) or another name ilauses (greek)
I believe its yankees.
the confederacy
The Confederate States of America
Rebels/Johnny Reb/greycoats
Union, nicknamed yankees.