American Civil War (apr 12, 1861 – may 9, 1865)
Description:
Date April 12, 1861 – May 9, 1865(4 years and 27 days)[a][1]
Location
United States, Atlantic Ocean
Result Union victory:
Dissolution of the Confederate States
U.S. territorial integrity preserved
Slavery abolished
Beginning of the Reconstruction era
Passage and ratification of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1861
may 9, 1865
~ 4 years