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states begin recesion
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The Confederate States of America is formed with Jefferson Davis
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lincoln is sworn in as 16th president
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Fort sumpter is attacked
This battle was the first battle in the american civil war. -
First battle of bull run
The first battle of bull run was won by the Confederates -
The battle of shiloh
The second bloodiest battle in the whole civil war. -
General Robert E. Lee assumes command of Confederate armies
Lee took command over the confederates only when wounded johnson Lee is not able to continue. -
Second Battle of Bull Run
Confederate victory! -
Battle of antietam
The bloodiest battle in the whole civil war -
Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
freeing slaves issued my lincoln -
the final Emancipation Proclamation
freed all slaves in confederate teritory -
Stonewall Jackson dies
Stonewall Jackson was killed of friendly fire. His death sufferd the south a huge blow. his last words "Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees." -
Battle of Getysburge
Known as the battle that changed the course of the entire war -
Lincoln delivers the getysburg adress
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Shermans march to the sea
This event made sherman the most hated man in atlanta -
The end of shermans march to the sea
sherman reaches Savannah Georgia leaving behind a 300 mile long trail of destruction and telegraphs lincoln offering him Savannah as a Christmas present :) -
Congress Aproves the 13th amendment
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END OF THE CIVIL WAR
Not sure about the actual date :( -
Surrender at appomatox Court house
The end of the civil war is near!!!