The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. After a long standing controversy over slavery and state's rights, war broke out in April 1861, when Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected.
The American Civil War began in 1861.
You are given claim The American Civil War began in 1861. and evidence The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. After a long standing controversy over slavery and state's rights, war broke out in April 1861, when Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected.. Can you determine if the claim is supported, refuted, or if there is not enough information?

Options: 

 - supported

 - refuted

 - not enough information
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You are given claim The American Civil War began in 1861. and evidence The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. After a long standing controversy over slavery and state's rights, war broke out in April 1861, when Confederates attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected.. Can you determine if the claim is supported, refuted, or if there is not enough information?

Options: 

 - supported

 - refuted

 - not enough information
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