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Abraham Lincoln wins the election of 1860 becoming president of the us
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After Lincoln won the election the first state to leave the union is south carolina
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The confederate constitution of the united states is signed
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The Civil war began in april 1861, when the confederate forces bombared the union soilders at fort sumter
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The first battle of the civil war happens in july of 1861, the battle of bull run. The battle of bull run is won by the confederacy.
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Moniter vs. Merrimack is the first navy battle and also the first time steel ships are used instead of wooden ships.
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The second battle of bull run is a victory for the confederacy and is also when the union lets go General John Pope since he was blamed for hte loss.
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The battle of antietam was the bloodiest battle int he civil war but did not have the most casualties. The battle stops General Lee from invading Maryland.
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Abraham Lincoln issues the idea of the emancipation proclamation which freed the slaves in the south.
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The battle of fredericksburg is a huge victory for the confederacy over the union.
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In january Lincoln puts the emancipation proclamation into action freeing the slaves in the south.
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In may of 1863 confederate general Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson dies from a mistaken shot by his own troops during a battle
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A three day battle was taken place in Gettysburg,, pennsylvania. Gettysburg was a turning point in the war, it gave the confederate army an advance into northern territory.
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A battle along the mississippi river was a victory for the north. The battle gave an advantage to the union and gave them control of the river.
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General Sherman takes his march to the sea
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President Lincoln is is elected into his second term of presidency
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The union army captures Richmond
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General Lee surrenders to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse and ends the Civil war
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The 13th admendment is ratified and slavery is abolished.
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Presidnet Lincoln was shot and killed by John Wilkes Booth at Ford Theater in Washington D.C.