The affix ante- means "before" based on this knowledge and the meaning of belli when was the antebellum period in american history?

before civil war
after world war 1
after the great depression
before the liberty bell

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The antebellum period in American history refers to the time before the Civil War. Specifically, it is typically considered to span from the late 18th century until the start of the Civil War in 1861. Therefore, the correct answer is "before the Civil War."