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In what year did the Civil War begin?
Answer
1861
The American Civil War began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, lasting until 1865.
💡 Did you know?
The Civil War resulted in over 600,000 deaths—more than all other American wars combined—making it the deadliest conflict in U.S. history.
Other options people guess
- 1860
- 1863
- 1865
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- Civil War
- American Conflict
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