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  Abraham Lincoln was elected as the president of the United States. He is a Republican. After finding out about Lincolns election the decided to leave the Union.
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  President Lincoln forced the Union Army to go and attack the confederates in Northern Virginia.
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  This was a surprise attack by the confederates. The Union attacks back and the confederate army is forced tofall back and regroup.
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  It was know as the single bloodiest day in American military history.The Union attacks and wins over the Conferderates in Sharpsburg,Maryland.
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  The Union army lost.
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  Was brought to the nation in the third year of the Civil War. States that all slaves within the rebilious states are declared free.
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  The north invaded Gettysburg, PA. this battle lasted for thress days . It ened retreat to Virginia.
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  This speech was written and presented by President Abraham Lincoln. This speech was dedicated to the Battle of Gettysburg.
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  President Lincoln was assassinated while attending a special comedy called "Our American Cousin".He was shot with a pistol in the presidential box.
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  Confederates surrender.