The Union Flag:
The Union, or the Northern states, used the flag of the United States of America. This flag had 13 stripes, representing the original thirteen colonies, and 35 stars, representing the states at that time. The stars were arranged in a rectangular formation.
The Confederate Flag:
The Confederate States of America, or the Southern states, had their flag. This flag was often referred to as the "Stars and Bars" or the "First Confederate Flag." It featured three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red, with a blue canton (rectangular area in the upper left corner) containing seven white stars arranged in a circular pattern. The stars represented the seven states that seceded from the Union at the start of the war.
It is important to note that the Confederate flag, while historically significant, has become associated with slavery, racism, and white supremacy. As a result, its display and usage have become controversial and widely considered inappropriate in many modern contexts.