Which war lasted from April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865?

Which war lasted from April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865?

• A. The American Civil War
• B. The American Revolutionary War
• C. The War of 1812
• D. The Spanish-American War

Answer: (A)

These dates correspond to the American Civil War. It began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter, and lasted about four years until April 9, 1865, when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the war and paving the way for reunification and the abolition of slavery. The other listed conflicts happened in different historical periods: the Revolutionary War in the late 18th century, the War of 1812 in the early 19th century, and the Spanish-American War in 1898, so their dates don’t match.

These dates correspond to the American Civil War. It began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter, and lasted about four years until April 9, 1865, when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the war and paving the way for reunification and the abolition of slavery. The other listed conflicts happened in different historical periods: the Revolutionary War in the late 18th century, the War of 1812 in the early 19th century, and the Spanish-American War in 1898, so their dates don’t match.