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Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was an unrecognised breakaway republic formed on 8 February 1861 by seven Southern states that had seceded from the United States to preserve slavery. Its capital was Montgomery and then Richmond. It was defeated in the American Civil War in 1865.
Key facts
| Dates | 1861 – 1865 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | The Americas |
| Continent | Americas |
| Type | unrecognised breakaway state |
| Capitals | Montgomery, Richmond |
| Religion(s) | Protestantism |
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