Teacher:Generate a correct and concise answer for the question based on the words in the context.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Context : James Allen Hardie (May 5, 1823 -- December 14, 1876) was an American soldier, serving in a number of important administrative positions in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Question : What war or battle involved James Allen Hardie?
Student:
American Civil War