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The American Civil War
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The Election of 1860
With constant questioning about slavery, states' rights, and differences in economies, the battle between the North and the South was far from being over. By this time the Democratic party split into 2 sections, John C. Brekenridge led the South andSenator Steven A Douglas led the North. The Republican party led by Abraham Lincoln, sadly had -
Fort Sumter
Although Lincoln had sent many messages warning and asking the South to help save the Union, the South still was not letting up. Fort Sumter, a fort that was held by federal troops, had it's supplies cut off from it by the South. By this time their supplies were running out and Lincoln wanted to send food to them, and although he told the South to let them get through or expect war, the South remained where they were, fired shorts, and started the war, -
Emancipation Proclomation
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Battle of Vicksburg
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Appomattox Court House
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Abraham Lincoln's Assassination
