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Civil War
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Election of Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln was elected to his first term in 1860. This caused Southern states to leave the Union. -
Secession of South Carolina
SouthCarolina was the first state to seceed from the Union. South Carolina became a source of troops in the Confederacy. -
Formation of the Confederate States
In February 1861, representatives from the seven seceded states met in Montgomery, Alabama to found the Confederate States of America. They wanted a peaceful separtation from the North. They did not consider it to be illegal. -
Firing at Fort Sunter
Fort Sumter was attacked and this here started the Civil War. Fort Sumter was located in South Carolina making South Carolina the place the war started. -
First Battle of Bull Run
The first battle of the Civil War was fought here. The place is also known as Manassas. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle is the bloodiest one day battle in American history. There were about 23,000 casualties. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was given by Abraham Lincoln. The speech was given to free the slaves -
Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg
Vicksburg started on May 18th.
The Battle of Vicksburg ended right before the start of the Battle of Gettysburg.
The Battle of Gettysburg started on July 1st and ended July 3rd.
The Battle of Gettysburg is considered the turning point of the Civil War. -
Gettysburg Adress
The Gettysburg adress was given by Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. The speech was about what has happened so far i the war. -
Re-election of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as President. He was opposed in Illinois. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
Robert E. Lee surrendured here. This ended the Civil War
