Federals
The term "Federals" typically refers to the supporters of the federal government during the American Civil War (1861-1865). They were aligned with the Union, which aimed to preserve the United States as a single nation. The Federals opposed the Confederacy, a group of southern states that seceded from the Union, seeking to maintain slavery and state rights.
Federals included soldiers, politicians, and civilians who believed in a strong central government. Key figures among the Federals included President Abraham Lincoln and military leaders like Ulysses S. Grant. Their efforts ultimately led to the defeat of the Confederacy and the preservation of the Union.