SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
THE BATTLE OF FORT SUMTER
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1 Year
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2 Years
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3 Years
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4 Years
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Detailed explanation-1: -American Civil War, also called War Between the States, four-year war (1861–65) between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America.
Detailed explanation-2: -The resources available to both sides had a part in the Civil War lasting for four years allowing the war to drag on. Although the South had less soldiers, it had the civilians support and the resources they provided. While the North was more divided which allowed the war to last longer.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Civil War, one of the bloodiest wars fought on American soil, lasted for four years. Between 620, 000 and 750, 000 American soldiers died during this time.
Detailed explanation-4: -Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, the head of the Union Army, on April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, the Civil War did not end until 16 months later.