confederate states (Meaning)
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confederate states (n)
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
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the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
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The formation of the Confederate States of America in 1861 marked the beginning of the American Civil War.
The Confederate States, led by Jefferson Davis, argued for states' rights and the preservation of slavery.
The Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to Union forces in 1865, signifying a turning point in the war.
The economy of the Confederate States heavily relied on the cotton trade, making them vulnerable to Union blockades.
