Yes. 'Gone with the Wind' is based on a true story to some extent. Margaret Mitchell drew inspiration from the history and people she knew in the South. For example, the Civil War backdrop was real, and she incorporated the social upheaval and the changing lives of southerners during and after the war into the story.
Gone with the Wind isn't based on actual events. It's a fictional tale that uses the backdrop of a historical period to tell a captivating story. The author invented the characters and their experiences to engage readers.
The Civil War setting is a major true - story element. The war really happened and brought great destruction to the South. Also, the plantation system was a real part of southern life at that time which is depicted in the story.
Partly. The movie takes elements from various real cases and weaves them into a fictional narrative. So, it's not a direct retelling of one specific true story, but has roots in reality.