The War of Northern AggressionSoutherns of that time used “civil war”, as well as “the war between the states”. People in the US preferred other names. There were other names of course, but southerners did use the term “civil war”.
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The War of Northern AggressionSoutherns of that time used “civil war”, as well as “the war between the states”. People in the US preferred other names. There were other names of course, but southerners did use the term “civil war”.
You’re arguing with the wrong person.That's not the definition of Civil War, any war that is fought where both sides are from the same country is a civil war.
Not really. There are multiple definitions. I explained the one which you found confusing. Here’s a more detailed explanation.That's not the definition of Civil War, any war that is fought where both sides are from the same country is a civil war.
No, not really. That term or title became most popular around the 1950’s.The War of Northern Aggression
Who's arguing? Even your example still means by definition it was a "civil war"You’re arguing with the wrong person.
Not really. There are multiple definitions. I explained the one which you found confusing. Here’s a more detailed explanation.
“The definition of civil war clearly encompasses many different forms of conflict. Some analysts distinguish between civil wars in which insurgents seek territorial secession or autonomy and conflicts in which insurgents aim for control of the central government.”
Bold emphasis added by me.
Civil war | Definition, Causes, & Theories
Civil war is a violent conflict between a state and one or more organized non-state actors in the state’s territory.www.britannica.com
Bassackwards
As you say. Cheers.Who's arguing? Even your example still means by definition it was a "civil war"
Something doesn't have fit every definition of a word, just one of them.