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where was the civil war fought in virginia
Most of the battles in the Eastern Theater of the American Civil War took place in Virginia because the Confederacy had to defend its national capital at Richmond.
when was the american civil war fought
The American Civil War (also known by other names) was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865.
why was the american civil war fought
The American civil war began primarily as a result of the long-standing controversy over the enslavement of black people.
how did the american civil war end
The American Civil War effectively ended April 9, 1865, when General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at the Battle of Appomattox Court House.

Question: what happened after the war ended
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