Confederacy

The Confederacy, or Confederate States of America, was a group of eleven southern U.S. states that seceded from the Union during the Civil War (1861-1865). They aimed to preserve slavery and maintain their way of life, viewing the federal government as overreaching. The Confederacy had its own government, currency, and military, led by President Jefferson Davis. The war ended with the Confederacy's defeat, leading to the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union. The legacy of the Confederacy remains controversial, influencing discussions about race, rights, and regional identity in America.