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Ignited the Civil War
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Both sides suffered heavy casualties
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Proved that wooden war ships are no longer a reality in war
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Beginning of total war for both sides marked the end of control
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issued the emancipation proclamation south low on supplies
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Turning point of the war
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secured control of mississippi river and matter of time before war came to an end
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total war, destroy morale and spirit of the opposing side
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Wars end