What is a civil war?
Q: What is a civil war?
A: A civil war is a type of war that takes place between two or more groups in one country.
Q: What are the two common reasons for civil wars?
A: The two common reasons for civil wars are disagreement about who should be in charge, or how the country should be run, and when one group of people does not want to be part of the country anymore and wants independence or autonomy.
Q: How destructive can civil wars be?
A: Civil wars can be just as destructive and damaging as international wars.
Q: Can foreign countries become involved in a civil war?
A: Yes, foreign countries may help one side, or different countries may help different sides which could turn into a proxy war.
Q: Is it possible for new sides to join a civil war after it has started?
A: Yes, groups who were not involved at the beginning can easily be sucked in as they fight to defend themselves against both sides.
Q: How quickly can a civil war become complicated?
A: Civil wars tend to become complicated very quickly.
