Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-confederacy

Noun

/ðə kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/

Definition

The Confederacy refers to a group of southern states in the United States that seceded from the Union during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865.

Examples

The Confederacy was established in 1861, leading to a significant conflict in American history.
Several battles were fought between the Union and the Confederacy throughout the Civil War.
Many historians study the ideologies of the Confederacy as part of American history.

Meaning

The term often denotes the Confederate States of America, which was formed by eleven southern states that wanted to maintain the institution of slavery and uphold states’ rights.