The delegates from the southern states that seceded from the Union in 1861 formed a new nation called the Confederate States of America (CSA). This new government was established in response to tensions over states' rights and slavery, and it operated under its own Constitution until the defeat of the Confederacy in 1865.
On February 8, 1861, the six secessionist states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina—together formed the Confederate States of America. This new nation was established in response to their opposition to the federal government's policies and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The Confederacy aimed to preserve the institution of slavery and maintain states' rights, leading to the Civil War.
The secession states that left the Union in 1861 formed a new country called the Confederate States of America (CSA). This confederation was established in response to tensions over issues such as states' rights and slavery. The CSA aimed to create a separate nation that upheld these principles, leading to the American Civil War.
West Virginia split off from Virginia when Virginia seceded.
The southern states that seceded from the Union during the Civil War formed a new government and collectively named themselves the Confederate States of America (CSA). This confederation was established in 1861, with Jefferson Davis as its president. The Confederacy aimed to preserve the institution of slavery and maintain their rights as sovereign states.
Kansas, West Virginia, and Nevada all became states between 1861 and 1865, the time of the US Civil War. Kansas actually achieved statehood January 29, 1861 before Fort Sumter was bombarded so, depending on your point of view, it may or may not be counted among the states formed during the War Between the States.
West Virginia
West Virginia
The confederate states of America
The State of West Virginia, admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas formed the Confederate States of America in February 1861.
State University of New York at Oswego was created in 1861.
Vermont was formed at the 14th State from land claimed by both New York and New Hampshire. Vermont is the state that was formed out of territory that was once part of New York State. Today, Vermont has an estimated population of 626,630.
Vermont was formed at the 14th State from land claimed by both New York and New Hampshire. Vermont is the state that was formed out of territory that was once part of New York State. Today, Vermont has an estimated population of 626,630.
Vermont was formed at the 14th State from land claimed by both New York and New Hampshire. Vermont is the state that was formed out of territory that was once part of New York State. Today, Vermont has an estimated population of 626,630.
Vermont was formed at the 14th State from land claimed by both New York and New Hampshire. Vermont is the state that was formed out of territory that was once part of New York State. Today, Vermont has an estimated population of 626,630.
Mark W. DeLawyer has written: 'Troops furnished by the town of Adams, New York, for service during the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865' -- subject(s): Genealogy, History, New York (State) Civil War, 1861-1865, Registers, Soldiers, United States Civil War, 1861-1865