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  This was the first major land battle of the war.
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  This was a major battle of the war and the turning point in naval technologies. This was the first time iron ships were ever built and used.
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  This was the turning point of the Civil war. This battle had the most casualties.
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  This was a speech given by Abraham Lincoln about the struggles of war after the most deadly battle, the Battle of Gettysburg.
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  This was what ended the war. Lee surrendered to Grant at the Appomattox court house.