The other 145k for Republicans is purely from getting surrounded and overrun. Civil wars can also be triggered by foreign-funded attempted coups. Disclaimer: Because commands can sometimes make unexpected changes to your game, it is recommended that … Dear Lord, was I wrong. Well one way could be starting a civil war. This means you will not be able to make any demands on territory controlled by the rebels once the peace conference starts, meaning that starting a civil war to safeguard an invasion turns the conquest into a two-stage affair.