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Civil War Timeline

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  • The South Secedes

    The South Secedes

    After President Abraham Lincoln was elected into office, the South viewed this is an attack on their society and livelihoods, so they decided to secede from the Union. The first state to do this was South Carolina.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

    This battle was the bloodiest one day battle in U.S. history. This battle started when McClellan tried to get past Lee.
  • Emancipation Proclamation

    Emancipation Proclamation

    President Lincoln announced that he would be freeing all enslaved persons living in states of rebellion.
  • Gettysburg Address

    Gettysburg Address

    President Lincoln commemorated the Battle of Gettysburg in a speech that he delivered to the people.
  • Appomattox Courthouse Surrender

    Appomattox Courthouse Surrender

    General Lee was forced to surrender to both Grant and Sheridan at the Courthouse.
  • President Lincoln is Assassinated

    President Lincoln is Assassinated

    John Wilkes Book shot President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre.