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Throughout the Civil War, the Union was attempting to prevent the southern states from receiving goods, troops, and weapons from outside sources. All along the southern coast, the north put naval forces around the ports to try and prevent this. The South attempted to trick the North, and was able to bring in some ships, but not all. This was very important to the war because it strongly damaged South's economy, and also decreased the amount of artillery and supplies the South received.
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This fort was originally built in 1812, and was going to be visited by unarmed ships under President Lincoln's command to stand in for Major Anderson. The South Carolina militia saw resupplying the fort as a sign of violence, and responded. Demanding Anderson to surrender the fort, the militia commander Beauregard responded to his refusal by opening fire on Fort Sumter. These became the first shots of the Civil War. This battle signified the beginning of a new war, and new separation of land. -
The Battle of Bull Run, otherwise known as the Battle fo Manassas, was fought near Manasses Junction, Virginia. In the war it was the first on land battle. Gradually as fighting continued from the morning, after an attempted hit by the Union, they get pushed back near Henry House Hill, many more Confederate reinforcements came. By the end, the Confederates won this battle, but not by much due to disorganized troops. This battle warned the northerners there was much more to the South. -
Charles Wilkes, a navy officer, captured two Confederate messengers on board of the British mail ship, named the Trent. Britain responded by demanding the release of the men, or war would be declared. The two sides had to wait for news, and the war was soon prevented and the men were released. This incident made a relation between Great Britain and the US during the War. -
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This battle was fought as a two-day battle, and at that point was the bloodiest battle in America to date. The Union was led by General Ulysses S. Grant, who led the Union to victory. With Johnston in the lead of the Confederacy, he led his surprise attack on Grant's camp near Shiloh Church, leading to battle. This was significant to the war because the battle took the most able leader of the Confederacy - General Albert Sidney Johnston, making it the turning point of the Confederates fate.
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Union forces outnumbered the Confederates in the beginning of the battle. Union troops were first to fire, and the battle was finished within twelve hours. By the end of the day, bodies filled the field. To many it was a draw, but the Union had claimed their victory that day. Keeping the Confederates on their side, it allowed for the release of the Emancipation Proclamation. Additionally, it allowed for the end of any hope for France and Britain to assist the South with re-supplying troops. -
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. On September 22, 1862, President Lincoln prepared an issue of the Emancipation Proclamation. It declared that those who were enslaved are freed in rebellious states. He issued the proclamation to slavery in states outside of federal control, and didn't address states along the nation's border. With trying to issue this to please all parties and preserve the Union, it allowed for holes that would be fixed later in the future. -
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This battle became known as one of the greatest Confederate victories. The North hoped for a victory, to support the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln. General Lee drove back an attack from General Burnside at Fredericksburg, Virginia. When General Burnside attempted his attack he was caught by the river, and soldiers soon passed. This delay assisted the Confederates, but Unions attempts were not successful. This battle caused many casualties for the Union, and indicated a low-point.
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The Vicksburg Campaign was held by Union forces in hope to take the Confederate protection in Vicksburg, Mississippi. This was in between the north and south and separated the sides. By capturing this stronghold, it would allow North to have a step up, and isolate the Confederate states west of the Mississippi River. After cutting off the Trans-Mississippi Department, is allowed for separation of the Confederacy for the remainder of the war. Therefore, granting an advantage to the North. -
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After the loss of the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Union came to win, as well as gain the Confederate capitol. Compared to the Confederate, the Union army had more troops . General Robert E. Lee was leading the Confederates, and coming out of this battle he would leave with a celebrated victory, unlike General Joseph Hooker leading the Union. The victory of the South, ruined the plans of invading Richmond. Additionally, it was a turning point due to the death of Jackson, a Confederate leader.
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The Confederate Army was filled with confidence from their past victory, and decided to invade the North for a second time. Also, hoping to bring the conflict out of Virginia. President Lincoln decided to replace the commander with Major General George Gordon Meade, and his first command was to march into Pennsylvania. This battle became the largest battle in the war. The outcome was the Union, and changed the drift moving in the Union's advantage.
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The Gettysburg Address was a speech that was delivered by President Abraham Lincoln at the ceremony of the Gettysburg Civil War Cemetery. In his two minute message, he spoke of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, tying it to the abolition of slavery, and fixing the government. Now this speech is known as one of the most powerful statements made. This was so powerful because he expressed how "all men are created equal" and related it to the slaves, a main cause of the Civil War. -
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The Overland Campaign started with Commander Ulysses S. Grant in attempt of gaining the capital of Richmond, and destroy the army of Northern Virginia. This lasted the span of two months, and included three major battles, and smaller irregular fights. By the end of the campaign, the Confederates suffered a higher casualty count, leading to the Unions win. Due to the higher number of casualties, and stopping their pursue on the South, they changed their strategy to capturing the Southern cities.
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The Union General William T. Sherman, led his soldiers on a march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. This march intended to scare the civilians of Georgia into leaving the cause of the Confederates. Gaining Atlanta was significant since it was the industrial point of the Confederacy. The Confederate army marched, and attacked Union supply chains as they went, and passing Atlanta "marching to the sea" since they lost their city, This helped lead to Southern surrender, by breaking their success. -
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These series of battles led to the climax of General Robert E. Lee's surrender. Lee's army was outnumbered and exhausted from the winter of trench warfare. While doing his best, his luck ran out for any eventual victory. By doing this, the war finally came to an end, and led to the conference between General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant of the terms Lee needed to accomplish.
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Ending the Civil War, Robert E. Lee surrendered to the Union General Ulysses S. Grant. He was moved to surrender, after the final battle of the war. Lee was forced to abandon Richmond, and was also blocked from joining the rest of the Confederate force in North Carolina. After this encounter with the two generals, the American Cilvil War was officially over.