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Abraham Lincoln was elected fro president on November 6,1860.Abraham Lincoln was liked by the North but not by the South,which caused a war (state rights).The South threatened to secede from the United States if this happened.this shows how divided the country was. -
South Carolina became the first state to succeed from the Federal Union in 1860.The Southern states believed in "state rights" .South Carolina was the first to leave and become Confederate. This divided the country even more. -
The Confederate states attack on Fort Sumter after being informed that Lincoln was going to supply it.This attack started the Civil war. -
In the battle of Antietam Union and the Confederates fight all day becoming the bloodiest day in America. General McClellan is fired for not going after the rivals.Lincoln,after this sees an issue and decides to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. -
General Burnside attacks the Confederate and tries to take Richmond.The Confederates win.This made the North lose lots of men. -
The Emancipation Proclamation declared all slaves to be free.This brought more soldiers to join into the Union and it was one of the first steps to end slavery. -
General Grant won over the Mississippi River war which was the Confederates last strong hold.It completed the Anaconda plan. -
It was an attack on Fort Wagner in South Carolina by the Union.Its the most famous of all black regiments. -
The Confederates run into the Union and an unexpected battles takes off.The Union end up winning.This was the last time the South invade the North. -
Lincoln made a speech at Gettysburg for the 3,500 soldiers buried in the cemetery. Lincoln wanted to encourage people to keep on fighting. -
General Sherman's troop march from Atlanta to the Sea destroying crops,homes,and railroads. -
Lee and grant meet up at Appomattox Courthouse where Lee officially surrenders. This ended the war.
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