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<a href='http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/fort-sumter.html' >The Beginning of The Civil War - Fort Sumter
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Before the true violence of the battle began, civilians from Washington came to the surrounding hills enjoying the sight fully expecting an easy victory for the Union. But after seeing the speedy retreat from "Stonewall" Jackson, fear grew in the hearts of those who beheld the bloody sight.
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This battle continues to be seen as one of the bloodiest battles seen in the Civil War. This battle eventually led to a draw and Linoln saw this as an opporunity to pass his Emancipation Proclamation.
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Known as the turning point in the Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg would be widely spoken of as the bloodiest conflict in American History. Large numbers of casualies appeared on both sides. Although this battle was declared a Union victory, many were heartbroken because of the resaults.
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