The Australian Civil War (1922-1926) was a war fought between the Republic of Australia (Republicans) and theself declared Queensland Republic (Queenies). The war was caused after the Queensland area of Australia (largely the east) seceded from the newly declared Republic of Australia. This was caused to a variety of reasons, the main one being that the Eastern Australians (Queensland) felt that they were superior to their Western counterparts and that they should rule. The feeling of superiority led to their secession after various West Australian officials were elected into office. The Australian Civil War is seen as proof that Australia could become a strong nation.