The ‘Civil War’ Is a Lie. Let’s Call It the ‘Slaveholders’ Rebellion’ Again.

Historians and scholars have debated the terminology used to describe the 1861-1865 conflict between the United States and the Confederate States of America, with some arguing that "Slaveholders' Rebellion" more accurately describes the war's origins in disputes over slavery and states' rights to maintain the institution. The term "Civil War" has been the standard historical designation for over 150 years. The article does not provide specific data on current academic usage or cite named historians advocating for the alternative terminology.

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