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Linchon was elected to his first term in 1860.This caused southrens state to leve the union.
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South Carolina became the first state to declare its secession from the United States.South Carolina was a source of troops for the Confederate army.
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In February 1861, representatives from the seven seceded states met in Montgomery, Alabama, to found the Confederate States of America.The Confederate States of America was the government created by the 11 Southern states of the United States.
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Fort Sumter lasted for 2 days.The Confederates fired first
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First Battle of Bull Run is also known as First Manassas.It was the first major battle during the civil war.
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The battle's nickname is Sharpsburg.Theattle was fought in Sharpsburg, Maryland.
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The Emancipation Proclamation was a proclamation made by President Abraham Lincoln first in 1862 and then added on to in 1863.The Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.
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The Battle of Gettysburg lasted July 1-3,1863.The battle took place near the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.The battle of Vicksburg lasted May 18 – July 4, 1863.The Battle of Vicksburg was fought the for control of the Confederate citadel of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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The Gettysbrug Address was written by Abraham Linchon.The most famous phrase from the Gettysburg is "Fore score and seven years ago".
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Abraham Linchon was running against George B. McClellan.Abraham Linchon was Repulican and George B. McClellan was a democratic.
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Virginia site of the surrender that ended the Civil War.
Rbert E. Lee surrendered his forces to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865 at the home of Wilmer McLean.
