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when did the states seceded during the civil war
Secession, as it applies to the outbreak of the American Civil War, comprises the series of events that began on December 20, 1860, and extended through June 8 of 1861.
what is the term for advocates of secession
Advocates for secession are called disunionists by their contemporaries in various historical documents.
what is the term for the enemies of secession
The states that remained loyal to the U.S. were known as the Union.

Question: is withdrawal common in the history of america
Self-contained rewrite: is withdrawal via secession common in the history of america