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Ft. Sumter
The Battle of Ft. Sumter was the first major battle of the Civil War. -
Succession of Virginia
They fought unwillingly against other Southern states and they seceded. Later the Western countries seceded from the Southern side because the West were antislavery so they became West Virginia. -
Battle at Bull Run
The Battle of Bull Run was the first major bloodshed event that had occurred. Both sides had 30,000 experienced Union soldiers who ended up fighting each other. The South won and had their first victory. -
Battle at Shiloh
The Battle of Shiloh also known as Battle of Pittsburgh Landing.The northern army was headed by General Ulysses S. Grant and Southern army by General Beauregard.Seconded battle of the Civil War. Although this battle Resulted in a union victory both sides suffered heavy losses. -
Battle at Richmond
Confederate victory over Union Major General Edmund Kirby Smith, William "Bull" Nelson's troops, defending the area. This was the first major Kentucky Campaign battle. -
Battle At Antietam
The Battle of Antietam was fought along Antietam Creek, at Sharpsburg, Maryland on September 17, 1862.Genals Robert E. Lee (south) and George McClellan (north) both commandeered on different sides during the bloodiest day in American history. After many hours of fighting the south withdrew, thus the union could claim a victory. All though the union won they suffered losses of over 12,000 with this many men dead Lincoln felt he had no choice, but to fire McClellan. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Procalmation was a document written by Abraham Lincoln January 1, 1863 to Free all the slaves living in the south.This docement was bacically pointless because the south had all ready secsed so they didn't follow northern laws.The only thing that happen as a result of this doucument was the south was angered and fuleled more. -
Battle At Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863. Its concidered to be the most immportant battle of the cival war.The comader of the south was still general Lee, but again the north had a new commander, General George G. Meade.After three days of firece fighting Lee withdrew his army back to Virgina. Resulting in a Union Victory -
Gettysburg Address
At the conclusion of the ceremonies dedicating the Battlefield cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, President Abraham Lincoln gave a short speech. The address has become known as the Gettysburg Address. In it Lincoln paid homage to the veterans of the Union who sacrificed their lives for union and equality -
Surernder of Appomatax
The surernder of Appomatax courthouse took place on April 9, 1865. The main generals of this battle were General Ulysses S. Grant(north) General Robert E. Lee (south). This was a v ery important battle because it was the last battle in the civil war. General Lee surrendered on Aprial 9.
