may 10, 1865 - May 10th, 1865 - Civil War
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Description: The war consisted of the Northern union states versus the Confederate southern states. It lasted four years an circulated about the problem of whether the United States would keep practicing slavery or not.
Causes: The southern states had seceded due to the north’s general opposition to slavery, their support of limiting states’ rights, and having a strong centralized government.
Historical Impact: The biggest impact that came from the Civil War was the abolition of slavery. Although this did put a major shift in southern economic system, it did set a significant accomplishment in the efforts of making this free country equal for all.
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