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Elected President
Abraham Lincoln is elected President. -
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Events of the Civil War
The Civil War starts on April 12, 1861 with many events that caused this important war and events during the war itself. -
Seceded State
South Carolina secedes from the Union. -
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More Seceded States
Six more states secede after South Carolina seceded. -
The Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America is formed. -
Sworn into Office
Abrham Lincoln is sworn into office. -
The First Shot
The first shot of the Civil War is shot. -
Hoosiers First Battle
Hoosier soilders first go into battle at Philipi, Virginia. -
Fort Battle
Battle for Fort Donelson is fought. -
Morgan Raids
Morgan raids southern Indiana. -
Bull Run
During August was the second battle of Bull Run. -
The Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation saying that it will go into effect on January 1, 1863, freeing all slaves. -
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Eliza E. George
Eliza E. George became a nurse for the union troops at fifty-four. She died on May 9, 1865 from catching a disease called typhoid fever. -
The Gettysburg Battle
The Gettysburg Battle was on July 1, 1863. -
War Ends!
The Civil War Ends! Many things have changed during the war the war to keep the country running.
