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Term: Confederate Army

Description:

The Confederate Army, also known as the Confederate States Army, was the military force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Comprising soldiers primarily from the Southern states, the Confederate Army fought against the Union Army in an effort to preserve states' rights and maintain the institution of slavery.

Possible Related Products:

• Books on Confederate Army history
• Confederate Army uniforms
• Confederate Army flags

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The military force of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

Example Sentence: The Confederate Army displayed great courage and tactical skill on the battlefield.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to or characteristic of the Confederate Army.

Example Sentence: She proudly wore a Confederate Army jacket at the Civil War reenactment.

Sense 3:

Proper Noun: Referring to a specific branch or unit within the Confederate Army.

Example Sentence: General Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia in the Confederate Army.