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South Carolina Secedes
The force of events moved very quickly upon the election of Lincoln. South Carolina acted first, calling for a convention to secede from the Union. -
Incident at Fort Sumter
Started the civil war. It was the bombardment and surrounding of the area. South Carolina authorities seized all federal properties in the Charleston area except for Fort Sumter. (in favor of confederacy) -
The First Battle of Bull Run
First major battle of the civil war fought in the city of Manassas. Soldiers were poorly trained on both sides. In the end, confederate side won. -
The 2nd Battle of Bull Run
The battle was fought in Prince William county, Virginia during the civil war. Battle of much larger scale than the first battle of bull run. Attack resulted in many casualties for both sides. In the end, the confederate side won. -
Battle of Shiloh
Two day battle where 1,000s of confederate soldiers struck a line of union soldiers in the Pittsburg landing on the Tennessee river. They captured, killed, and wounded many union soldiers. Battle resulted in 23,000 casualties and was the bloodiest war in American history. -
Battle of Chancellorsville
Major battle of the civil war because it was the principal engagement of the Chancellorsville campaign. Lee and his army of 30,000 confederates attack on exposed the exposed flank. In the end, the confederate side won.
