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The American Civil War
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Election of 1860
The election of 1860 was the final factor that caused the South to leave the Union. Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, John Bell, and John Breckinridge were the presidential candidates. In the end, Lincoln received 39.8% of the popular vote, winning him the presidential position. Douglas (northern Democrat) and Breckinridge (southern Democrat) together accumulated more popular votes than Lincoln. This proved that the free states had enough electoral votes to choose a president without the South. -
The Attack of Fort Sumter
The civil war began with the battle of Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter, located in Charleston, SC, was running out of essential military supplies. President Lincoln sent provisions of food -
Winfield Scott and the Anaconda Plan
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Battle of Bull Run
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Battle of Monitor and Merrimac
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Battle of Aniteam
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Robert E. Lee
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Battle of Fredericksburg
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Emancipation Proclamation
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Battle of Gettysburg
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Battle of Vicksburg
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Gettysburg Address
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Appomattox Court House
