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When did the Civil War formally begin?

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June, 1950
May, 1915
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January, 1846
April, 1861

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The Civil War formally began in April 1861 when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter.


Step-by-step explanation:

The Civil War formally began in April 1861. It started when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter, a Union fort in South Carolina. This attack led to the outbreak of war between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy).


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