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 Posted: Tue Jan 4th, 2011 11:25 am
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 They are close enough to be virtually synonymous, but “revolution” generally gives the connotation of an upheaval and replacement of the existing order, whereas “civil war” does not. Many persons (esp. in the south) thought of the ACW as a second American Revolution. Hope that helps.

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