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Abraham Lincolns first Inaugural adress was made on Monday March 4th, 1861. As a part of becoming the official 16th Pressident of the United States he made his inaugural speech which was mostly directed towards the people in the south. As well as stating his intended policies. -
Confederate troops went into the fort on April 14, 1861. This was a 34 hour envadment by the Confederate troops. There was over 3,300 shells and hot shots that were fired. -
On april 27, 1861 President Abraham Lincoln Suspended the habeas corpus between Philidelphia and Washington D.C. The reason President Lincoln decided to do this was so that he could get the military authorities power to silence rebels. -
In the city of Montgomery Alabama on May 8, 1861 Richmond, Virginia was naed the new captial of the confederacy. The capital was moved to Richmond because of the stratigic importance role that Virginia played -
The First Battle of Bull Run also known as the First Battle of Manssas. This battle was the first of two that was fought near a stream named Bull Run.This battle was fought on July 21, 1861 and it was the first major battle of the Civil War -
Jefferson davis who was a west point graduate, and a veteran of the mexican war. Who also had been elected president of the provisional govornment on Febuary 9th 1861. He was then confirmed as a compromise between the moderates and the radicials for a 6 year term on November 6th, 1861. -
South carolina, the first state to secede from the Union. The winning of Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election was the main reason they decided to scede from the United States because they were a slaveholding state. -
The right of the Merrimac and the Monitor was a Battle between two submarine like ships, one from the confederates,a dn one from the Union. This battlw was also known as the Battle of Hampton Roads and this was the first duel in history between ironclad warships. -
This battle was fought in hopes that the confederates could beat the union before major Grants army before they could be reinforced by the army of Ohio. Unfortuantely for the confedeerated they were too late and the Union took the victory on this battle feild just one day after it began on April 6, 1862 -
Robert E. Lee was took the commader possition on June 1, 1862. Robert E. Lee served in minor combats, he took command of the Army of Norther Virginiaduring the Peninsula Campaign. -
After 12 hours of brutal combat, on september 17, 1862 over 23,000 soldiers were killed. -
The battle of Fredericksburg started on December 11, 1862 and ended just 4 day later on December 15, 1862. Though this battle only lasted 4 days it was known as one of the largest and deadliest battles of the Civil War. With over 18,500 total losses in both the Cofederate and Unions army. -
President Abraham linclon announced the Emancipation Proclamation during the nations 3rd year of civil war. This proclimation stated that any person held as a slave in the rebellious states shall be free. -
TheBattle of Chancellorsville was one of the more major battles of the Civil War. It was also considered one of Robert E. Lees greatest military victory. Lee decided to take on the potamic army even though they had less than half the number of men they did. But they pulled through and ot had resulted in a victory for Robert E. Lee. -
The Battle at Vicksburg was a union victory that divided the confederacy and created a reputation for Union General Ulysses S. Grant. This battle ended in the surredering by the Confederates which lead to a victory for the Union. -
New York City Draft Riots were violent disruptions in Manhatten on July 11 1863 - July 16, 1863. This event was also reffered to as draft week or Manhattan Draft Riots. These riots are known to be the biggest civil adn racially charged disturbance in american history. -
This adress given by Abraham Lincloln on the gettesburg battle grounds is known as one of the most famous speeches delivered in the United States. This speech was given to memorialize any dead soliders. It was also one of the shortest speeches goven by Abraham Lincoln, it was only about 300 words and it lasted about 2-3 minutes. -
On August 28, 1864 Union army general sherman Surrounded atlanta Georgia. At this time Atlanda Georgia was a confederate center. This lead the confederates to retreat and they were destroying the cities amumunition as they were fleaing -
Abraham Lincoln defeated Geoge Mclellan in the 1864 presidential election. This win would secure Lincolns second term in office. Lincoln defeated McClellan with a 212 - 21 lead and with a 55% popular vote. -
Shermans March to the sea that occured on November 15, 1864 was a Civil War campaign. This campaign ended the Union army operations in the state of Georgia. -
On January 31, 1865 the 13th Amendment was passed by congress. This new 13th amendment stated the abolishment of slavery. -
On March 3, 1865 congress decided to pass an act that established a burea for the relief of freedmen and refugees. it also states that they would supply neccasary items like food, shelter, medical supplies, and even clothing for any missplaced southerners, and freed slaves -
Abraham lincoln made his second Iinagural adress on March 4, 1865. This speech was made after he was re - elected for his second term and he bead McClallen. -
On the morning of April 2, 1865 Confederates near Petersburg broke after they were seigeing for 9 months. After the army retreated it left the new capitol that was only 25 miles away completely defensless. -
On april 2, 1865 Officials form the confederate govornment fled, after the fall of Richmond. This led to the Surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox -
While President Lincoln was attending the play "Our American Cousin" he was shot in the back of the head. That night he was with his wife and a young officer. The assasin who was names John Wilkes booth went into the presidential box and aimed at president lincoln and fired. -
John wilkes Booth was an american stage actor, who assasinated President Abraham Lincoln in the theater. He was killed on April 26, 1865 just twelve days after he assasinated Abraham Lincoln. Union soldiers tracked him doen and found him on a farm in Virginia, where he was captured and killed.