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The American civil war lasted 3 years. Hostilities began on April 12th,1861 at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. The war ended at the Appomattox Court House when General Lee surrendered to General Grant on April 9th,1864.
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How many years did the civil war go on for?
The Civil War lasted four years. From 1861 to 1865.
How many years was the civil war?
The civil war lasted about 4 years 1861-1865
How many british soldiers died in American Civil War?
None, the British were'nt involved in the Civil War.
Is an example of a claim that a historian might make about the American civil war?
Answer this question… Former slaves fighting in the Union army were essential to several Northern victories.
How many American were killed during the civil war?
It is estimated that the number of Americans who were killed during the Civil War were 620,000. Many more have died in other wars and conflicts.
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