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The Civil War had many names for instance some called it, "The War of the Rebellion," "The War Between the States," "The War for Southern Independence," and "The Brothers' War." No matter how many names this war had it would be forever remembered throughout history. The Civil War started in April 1861-1865 and it began at Fort Sumter in South Caroline. Most of the fighting during the American Civil War took place on Southern soil. In part, this was the result of the war strategies of both sides. To win the war, the South had only to survive. On the other hand, for the North to win, the Union had to be restored. Thus, Union forces had to conquer the South in order to win the war.
Several factors contributed to the war, such as economics, sectionalism and political factors. But the dominant cause of the Civil War was Slavery. See the Confederates insisted on their right to leave the Union and the loyal states refused to allow them to go. Secession was the act by which the 11......

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