The Confederacy

The Confederacy, formally known as the Confederate States of America, was a coalition of 11 Southern states that seceded from the United States between 1860 and 1861, primarily to preserve the institution of slavery. Led by President Jefferson Davis, the Confederacy sought to establish an independent nation and fought against the Union during the American Civil War (1861–1865). They upheld states' rights and the continuation of slavery, contrasting with the Union's opposition to slavery expansion. The Confederacy's defeat resulted in the reunification of the U.S. and the abolition of slavery.