History glossary
The Confederacy
the common name for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
- Category
- State
- Region
- United States
- Date range
- 1861-1865
What it means
The Confederacy is the common name for the Confederate States of America, the secessionist government and military alliance formed by southern states to defend slavery and regional power during the Civil War.
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Stories using this term
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