The assumption that the Civil War would be short and decisive in 1861 was proven false due to several factors, including the underestimation of the resolve and resources of both the Union and the Confederacy. Initial battles revealed that military tactics, logistics, and the scale of the conflict were more complex than anticipated. Additionally, political divisions, the emergence of strong military leaders, and the deep-rooted social and economic differences between the North and South prolonged the war. As a result, the conflict evolved into a grueling struggle that lasted four years.
The Civil War
42 years
The United States civil war officially began in the year 1861 and ended in 1865.
The civil war lasted from 1861 to 1865. Almost Four years. Started on April 12, 1861 and ended April 9, 1865.
4 years
There were 40 years between 1861 and 1901.
As of 2023, it has been 162 years since 1861.
1861-1865
The civil war lasted about 4 years 1861-1865
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1861-1865
it was 1861-1865
1861-1865
The American Civil War lasted from 1861-1865.
The American Civil War (1861-1865)
Jefferson Davis was president from 1861-1865
1861-1865