Union (American Civil War)

During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the Union referred to the United States of America and specifically to the national government under president Abraham Lincoln and the 23 free states and 5 border states that supported it. The Union was opposed by 11 southern slave states that formed the Confederate States, or "the Confederacy."

Union (American Civil War)

During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the Union referred to the United States of America and specifically to the national government under president Abraham Lincoln and the 23 free states and 5 border states that supported it. The Union was opposed by 11 southern slave states that formed the Confederate States, or "the Confederacy."