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The Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was primarily about the contentious issues of slavery and states' rights. The Southern states seceded from the Union in defense of their right to maintain the institution of slavery, which they viewed as essential to their economic and social systems. The conflict ultimately centered on whether the federal government had the authority to abolish slavery and preserve the Union. The war resulted in significant loss of life and led to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.

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