American Civil War (1861-1865) (dec 20, 1861 – jun 26, 1865)
Description:
"'[O]ur peculiar institution of African slavery' is recognized as 'he immediate cause of the late rupture and present revolution,' by Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens."Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/slavery-united-states/
*Months & days not specified
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Date:
dec 20, 1861
jun 26, 1865
~ 3 years and 6 months