The Confederate troops refers to the soldiers who fought for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. They were primarily from the southern states and supported the secession from the Union.
Related terms
Union troops: Soldiers who fought for the Union during the American Civil War. They aimed to preserve the United States and abolish slavery.
Secession: The act of withdrawing or separating from an organization or government. In this context, it refers to Southern states leaving (or attempting to leave) the United States.
Civil War: A war fought between groups within one country. In this case, it was fought between Northern and Southern states in America over issues including slavery and states' rights.