[Non-Sequitur]

I think that this entry from Merriam-Webster is a more accurate descriptions of the actions in 1776:

Main Entry: rev·o·lu·tion
Pronunciation: "re-v&-'lü-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English revolucioun, from Middle French revolution, from Late Latin revolution-, revolutio, from Latin revolvere to revolve
: a fundamental change in political organization; especially : the overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed.

And for the southern actions of 1861 I suggest this is more accurate:

Main Entry: re·bel·lion
Pronunciation: ri-'bel-y&n
Function: noun
a : open, armed, and usually unsuccessful defiance of or resistance to an established government b : an instance of such defiance or resistance

Especially the unsuccessful part.

[GOPcapitalist]

Especially the unsuccessful part.

Even you have to admit we put up one heck of a fight. Lincoln thought he'd have us conquered in a matter of weeks. He paid for his mistake with 4 long years of war that consumed thousands of lives including his own.

[Gianni]

There is much overlap in the meaning of words... Try looking at a thesaurus sometime, it will truly boggle your mind.

Do I need to translate words into Marklar for you as well?