Confederate States of America
Secessionist southern government
The Confederate States of America was a government formed by eleven Southern states that seceded from the United States in 1860–61, precipitating the American Civil War.
The Confederacy existed from 1861 until its military defeat in 1865.
Its constitution explicitly protected slavery.
References to the Confederacy remain contentious in American politics and culture, particularly regarding flags and monuments.
- SouthRegion with distinct identity
- Johnny RebConfederate enlisted man
- rebel yellPiercing Confederate charge cry
- gray uniformMuted official clothing
- Jefferson DavisConfederacy's only president
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Confederate States of AmericaUnion
Named political entity
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Confederate States of Americaabolitionist movement
Campaign to end slavery
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Confederate States of Americaabolitionist movement
Campaign to end slavery
Underground Railroad · liberty · civil rights movement · racial equality
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