The Anarchy

The Anarchy is a civil war in America which resulted in a widespread breakdown in law and order, taking place five years before the beginning of the State of Anarchy. It is a major theme throughtout the State of Anarchy series. It involves the Wrecking Dawn against the U.S. armed forces. It is sometimes referred to as the Battle of Anarchy. 
The war occured after the Wrecking Dawn launched a series of terrorist attacks against Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Boston in 2053. As a result. the U.S. president declared 'War on Anarchy' and sent thousands of troops in order to suppress the rebellion. The United States of America has gradually fell into civil disorder because of this. 
The origin of the Anarchy was rooted in resentment of the Christian nationalism and U.S. Authoritarianism.