Battles of the Civil War

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  • The Firing at Fort Sumter

    The Firing at Fort Sumter

    This battle is very significant to the Civil war because it is the starting point of the war. This war occurred in Charleston, SC. The battle lasted for 34 hours, and the Confederates taking the first win.
  • The Battle of Manassas

    The Battle of Manassas

    This is the first major battle of the Civil War. Union troops marched from Washington, D.C to try and get a 20,000 group of confederates. This was near a river called the Bull Run. The confederates fought and struck back winning.
  • The Battle of Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam

    In Sharpsburg, Maryland, this was the first major battle fought in the North. This battle is also the bloodiest battle during one day. 23,000 people died. Union took the win.
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    The Battle of Vicksburg

    This battle was a huge win for the Union. They not only won, but they also took away the South's economy majorly. The union got control of the Mississippi River.
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    The Battle of Gettysburg

    This battle is significant because it is the turning point of the Civil War. The south decided to invade the north because if they could win other countries would recognize that they are now their own nation. This would be the last time the South would be able to invade the North. The Confederates lost. 58,000 people in total died from this battle.