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The American Civil War was a four-year conflict that took place from 1861 to 1865, and was fought between the United States of America (known as the Union) and 11 Southern states who seceded and formed the Confederate States of America. The main cause of the war was the disagreement between the two sides over the issue of slavery and states' rights. The Confederacy aimed to protect the institution of slavery, while the Union aimed to abolish it. The conflict was initiated by the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter located in South Carolina. The Union ultimately emerged as the victor…