When did the civil war start?

The US Civil war was from April 12, 1861 until April 9, 1965. This war was based on a dispute over the rights of the individual states. The northern states were more liberal and wanted to abolish slavery, the south felt they had the right and then threatened to secede from the Union. Abraham Lincolin (the North) won on April 9, 1865 and slavery was then abolished only after many thousands of Americans died. We'll find the needle in the haystack!

Answered - 305 days ago at 3:31pm on Apr 11 2011

The Civil war started on April 12, 1861 and lasted for 4 years before it finally came to an end with a win for the Union on April 9, 1865. 3 reasons the war started includes: Attempts to Abolish Slavery (the North wanted it abolished, the south saw it as a right), Economic Divide Between the North and South (The industrial sector driven economy of the North was much better than the agriculture driven economy of the South) and the election of President Lincoln. ChaCha is here to help.

Answered - 305 days ago at 3:31pm on Apr 11 2011

The Civil War began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter on the 12th of April 1861. ChaCha for now!

Answered by Mike H. - 790 days ago at 11:41am on Dec 12 2009

April 12, 1861 the Civil War began with shots fired on the fort. Fort Sumter eventually was surrendered to South Carolina.ChaCha!

Answered by Lisa S. - 1050 days ago at 12:35pm on Mar 27 2009

The American Civil War spanned from 1861-1865.

Answered by Christopher K. - 1051 days ago at 4:07pm on Mar 26 2009

The American Civil war started April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina. It ended Apr 9,1865

Answered by Jesse Y. - 1065 days ago at 12:39am on Mar 12 2009

January 1861 -- The South Secedes. When Abraham Lincoln, a known opponent of slavery, was elected president, the South MORE?

Answered by Steven O. - 1067 days ago at 10:57am on Mar 10 2009