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Civil War
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Confederate Attack on Forth Sumter
The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter occurred from April 12-14, 1861 and was the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter, South Carolina by the Confederates. It is considered the start of the American Civil War -
Battle of Bull Run
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Battle of Hampton Roads
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Battle of Antietam
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Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln on January 1, 1863 and it declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states (Confederate states) "are, and henceforward shall be free." -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was considered the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and was a turning point for the Union. General Lee's attempts to invade the North were trumped by the Union army and General Grant. -
Seige of Vicksburg
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Ratification of 13th Amendment
The 13th amendment was passed by Congress on January 31 and formally abolished slavery in the United States. -
Surrender at Appomattox Court House
On April 9, 1865, General Lee of the Confederates surrendered to General Grant of the Union at Appomattox Court House. -
Assassination of Lincoln
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while watching a play with his wife at Ford's theatre in Washington D.C. by John Wilkes Booth.
