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First battle of the Civil War. South attacked because Lincoln sent supplies for the fort and they were paranoid
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First major battle of the American Civil War and was a Confederate victory. Fought 25 miles from DC and people were picnicking.
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The Merrimack destroyed several Union ships because it has been plated iron railroad rails. The Monitor arrived the next day and they fought for several hours but it ended in a draw
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Dispelled any hope of a short battle. Union pushed the Confederates back.
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Bloodiest battle in the war with 24,000 to 26,000 deaths. Union soldiers found General Lee’s battle plans and showed that Lee and Jackson’s armies were separated. McClellan didn’t act upon this opportunity and got fired. Potential ending point in war.
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Union laid siege for 6 weeks. Union was on the way to controlling Mississippi River and splitting the South in half
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The North took the high ground and won the battle because of their strategic play. One of the bloodiest battles in the war. Union victory after the Union killed many Confederate soldiers.
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Union army was on their way to take Richmond, but the Southerners burnt the city to the ground.
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Union corners Lee at Appomattox courthouse in Virginia. Lee surrenders with ease and Grant offers generous terms. Ended the Civil War.
