Confederate States of America

The Confederate States of America (CSA) was a collection of eleven southern states that seceded from the United States from 1860 to 1861, primarily over issues related to slavery and states' rights. This secession led to the Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, where the Confederacy, led by President Jefferson Davis, sought independence from the Union. The war ended with the defeat of the Confederacy, leading to the abolition of slavery and the restoration of the Union. The legacy of the CSA significantly impacts discussions on race, history, and regional identity in the United States today.