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The Election of 1860
The Election of 1860 took place on November 6, 1860. The candidates were Abraham Lincoln, John C. Breckinridge, John Bell, and Stephn A. Douglas. Abraham Lincoln won, becuase he was a Republican. " By the election of 1860 profound divisions existed among Americans over the future course of their country, and especially over the South's "peculiar institution," slavery." The Election of 1860 -
The South Secedes
When Lincoln was elected president, the South Carolina legislature perceived a threat. A state convention was held, the delegates voted to remove South Carolina from the union. "The secession of South Carolina was followed by the secession of six more states -- Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas - and the threat of secession by four more -- Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. "
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Attack on Fort Sumter
On April 12, 1861 The Confederates started bombing Fort Sumter, whcih at the time was a federal fort at the entrance to Charletson Harbor in South Carolina. After the fort surrendered. Lincoln stated that he seceded southern states were in rebellion. The Civil War had begun . Attack on Fort Sumter' >Attack on Fort Sumter</a> -
The First Battle of Bull Run
This was the first major land battle for the armies of Virginia. " Irvin McDowell marched from Washington against the Confederate army." The battle took place along a stream named Bull Run. At first the Union troops drove the Confederates back, but the Confederate soldiers rallied behind General Stonewall Jackson. They then retreated to Washington, any hopes of a quick end to the war were gone. Battle of Bull Run -
Election of Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was elected the president of the Confederate states of America. He had accepted his states descion to leave the Union. He was Democratic, and a good leader. He faught in the Mexican War for the US Army. -
The Seven Days' Battle
Union General McClellan wanted to make sure that his amry was ready for the next battle so he put them into training camps, but http://www.shmoop.com/civil-war/7-days-battle.html. Seven Days' Battle -
End of Seven Days' Battle
During the Seven Days' Battle the south suffered over 20,000 casualties, but the Union suffered over 16,000 deaths. End of Battle -
The Second Battle of Bulll Run
" The Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) proved to be the deciding battle in the Civil War campaign waged between Union and Confederate armies in northern Virginia in 1862. As a large Union force "Battle of Bull Run 2 -
Battle of Antietam
On Septemebr of 1862 General McClellan and General Lee fought along a creek in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The first battle of the Civil War was to be fought on nourthern soil. Even though McClellan failed to use numerical superiorty to win against General Lee's army, he was able to make sure they advanced into the north. This led to Emancipation Proclamation. History Channel -
Emancipation Proclamation
This was passed shortly after the Unions vicotry at the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln passed the Emancipation Proclamation.This decalred taht as of January 1, 1863 all slaves in the rebellious states were to be free. The Emancipation Proclamation did not free any slave, but it was a turning point in the war. Emancipation Proclamation -
Battle of Gettysburg
The Confederates pushed the Union line back, and the next day the Union turned back a maor assault. General Lee ordered George Pickett to attach them, most of the 15,000 men who took place in this were killed or captured. History Place -
Gettysburg Address
At the end of the Battle of Gettysburg more the 15,000 Union and Confederates soldiers were wounded, missing or dead. Lincoln dedicated the Union to winning the war with this document. He talked about how much it took to form this nation. Lincoln placed Grant in command of all Union forces. Our Documents -
Appomattox Courthouse
620,000 Americans lost their lives in the four years of bloddy fighting. Lee realized the situation was hopeless and surrendered to Grant in the town of Appomattox Courthouse. Appomattox Courthouse
