Confederate States of America

Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S. The Confederacy, as it was commonly referred to, was never diplomatically recognized by a foreign country. The states that seceded were South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

History

The Confederate States of America was established in 1861 by seven southern states in which slavery was legal, after Abraham Lincoln was elected president of the U.S., but before he took office. Four more states joined the Confederacy after the Civil War began in April 1861.

Government and Law

The Confederate Constitution, like the earlier U.S. Constitution, included a statement of purposes, which included the phrase "to form a more perfect Union" and a pledge of each state to surrender its sovereignty.

Economy

The economy of the Confederate States of America was largely based on agriculture, particularly the export of cotton, which was crucial to its war effort. The Confederacy also had some industrial capacity, including arms manufacturing, but it was always much less than that of the North.

Military

The Confederate States Army was the military land force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

Legacy

The legacy of the Confederate States of America is a controversial issue in American politics and society. This legacy is often associated with the American South, and includes symbols such as the Confederate Battle Flag.

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