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I need to know about the history of the Civil War.
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The Civil War began in 1861 and lasted until 1865. It was a war between the Union (the northern states) and the Confederacy (the southern states). The main cause of the war was the disagreement over whether or not to abolish slavery. The Union forces were led by Abraham Lincoln, while the Confederate forces were led by Jefferson Davis. The war ended with the Union winning.