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Civil War
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South creates Government
At the convention of Montgomery, Alabama the South created a government. The seven of the seceding states created the confederate constitution.The leader was Jefferson Davis. -
Battle of Bull Run
song of battle of bull run this was the first major battle on land and it started when the Union army marched from washington against Conferderate army. then the union army attacked the confederate army. It was so disorganized that the general of the conferderate army was killed. they made it through the march and was the goal of the new general to reorganize and train the troops. -
Battle of Port Royal
Battle of Port Royal In the battle of Port Royal, Port royal was chosen as the spot because the u.s navy needed somewhere to sustain and strengthen the blockade. In October DuPont sent troops and warships to attack at port Royal. -
Battle of "Monitor" and "Merrimac"
Monitor vs. Merrimac This battle was fought against the Confederate ironclad "Merrimac" and the Union ironclad " Monitor." -
Battle of Shiloh
Battle of Shiloh the confederate made a surprise attack on General ulysses troops which were located on Shiloh. This battle had mor wounded and killed troops than previous battles. -
Emancipation Proclamation
Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln had said on his speech that all slaves were going to be free in all states. people were then choosing sides becuase some were happy about this but others still wanted slaves which caused riots and disagreements. -
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Gettysburg Campaign
After the victory of chancellorsville Lee was approved to invade the North. Troops were divided into three divisions. Hooker went against his orders and sent one of his troops to attack the calvary and the biggest calvry battle was fought. then he ordered his troops to the north. hooker was then replaced and lee rejoined with him. lee wanted the whole army to move east of the mountains and battle. meade moved his troops north and this was the turning point of the war. -
Battle of Cold Harbor
battle of cold harbor the union troops reahced cold harbor and attacked the conferderat army. -
General William T. Sherman March to the Sea
march to the sea general rearranged two campaigns one for the seizure of Richmond and the other for seizure atlanta. on the march they were confronted by confederate armys and battle swere fought which they lost many troopers.
