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They were fighting about slavery.
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The sides in the American Civil War were fighting about the issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories. The Northern states, known as the Union, wanted to abolish slavery and preserve the United States as one nation. The Southern states, known as the Confederacy, wanted to protect their right to own slaves and establish an independent nation.
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How many account were there of brothers fighting on opposite sides in the civil war?
1 TRILLION
Which state had the most fighting during the civil war?
virginia
What were the two opposing sides during the US Civil Wars?
the two sides during the US civil war were the union (North) and the confederacy (south)
What were the two sides in the American Civil War fighting about?
the union wanted to stop slavery and the confederates ddidn't
What state were fighting for the north during civil war?
all the northern state
Who were the sides that were fighting in the civil war?
The North, Union, and the South, Confederates.
Did people swap sides during the English Civil War?
People very rarely changed sides during the English Civil War.
Who was fighting during the civil war?
The Confederates and The Union
Bloodiest battle in a single day during the civil war?
Antietam saw the highest one-day casualty lists.
What two sides are fighting in Libya's civil war?
Gadaffi's supporters (the government) and the rebels.
How many account were there of brothers fighting on opposite sides in the civil war?
1 TRILLION
Which state had the most fighting during the civil war?
virginia
Where was the first black unit in the Revolutionary War?
There were no entire black units until the civil war. Although there were african-american slaves fighting along sides with their masters during battle.
Who did the native American support during the civil war?
They supported both sides during the war
The area which experienced the most fighting during the civil war was?
Virginia
What were the two opposing sides during the US Civil Wars?
the two sides during the US civil war were the union (North) and the confederacy (south)
Why was there so much fighting in kansas during the civil war?
For the most part there were no major battles fought in Kansas during the US Civil War.
