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Confederates fires on and capture the union held, Fort Sumter, in South Carolina, starting the civil war.
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The First major battle of the civil war. The citizens brought picknics to watch the battle.
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The single most bloody battle in American history. It lasted about 12 hours.
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The Emancipation Proclamation freed all the slaves of the states in rebellion. It was a military action, so this would not be permanent.
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The 54th of Massachusetts was an all black regiment.
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The turning point of the war. Heavy casualties were inflicted on both sides.
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This battle marked the completion of the Anaconda plan. The Union gained control of the Missouri river, spliting the Confederate States of America in 2.
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The Union drafted men into the war. There were riots that started because of the drafts.
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Lincoln's famous 271 word speech addressing the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Sherman's March to the Sea was total war, meaning that anything that supported the military was destroyed.
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3100 people died during the March to the Sea
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The 13th amendment officially abolished slavery in the Union
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This is where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant. Ironicaly, this happened at the same person's house that the First battle of Bull Run was fought at.
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