Confederate States of America

Definition

The Confederate States of America, also known as Confederacy, was an unrecognized breakaway state that existed from 1861 to 1865. It was formed by seven southern states where slavery was legal, who seceded from United States due to disagreements over states' rights and slavery.

Analogy

Imagine if your school team splits into two because some members disagree with how things are run. They form their own team (Confederate States) but still play on same field (America). This causes tension and eventually leads to a big match or showdown (Civil War).

Related terms

Secession: The act by which the southern states withdrew from the Union to form their own government, leading to the Civil War.

Jefferson Davis: The President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War.

Fort Sumter: A sea fort in South Carolina where the first shots of the Civil War were fired by Confederate forces.