
The Confederate States of America (CSA) was a government established by eleven Southern states of the United States that seceded from the Union between 1860 and 1861. These states declared their secession in response to political and economic disagreements, particularly over the institution of slavery and states’ rights.
Formation and Secession
The CSA was formed by the following states:
- South Carolina
- Mississippi
- Florida
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Virginia
- Arkansas
- Tennessee
- North Carolina
These states seceded from the Union and formed a separate government, adopting their own constitution and electing Jefferson Davis as their President.
Government Structure
The CSA established a government similar to that of the United States, with executive, legislative, and judicial branches. However, the Confederate constitution placed greater emphasis on states’ rights and limited the central government’s authority, particularly concerning the regulation of slavery.
Economy and Society
The economy of the Confederate States was predominantly agrarian, relying heavily on the production of cotton and other cash crops. This agricultural system was supported by enslaved labor, which was a central issue leading to secession and the subsequent Civil War.
Civil War and Dissolution
The secession of the Southern states led to the outbreak of the American Civil War in April 1861. After four years of conflict, the Confederate States were defeated by Union forces, leading to their dissolution in 1865. The end of the Confederacy resulted in the abolition of slavery and the eventual Reconstruction of the Southern states back into the United States.
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