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  This was when lincoln was elected, this is what started the entire conflict between the south and the north.
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  This was the date when texas decided to secede from the united states as a whole. Because lincoln was elected, they decided to secede and make their own country.
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  Houston was thrown out of office because he refused to pledge allegiance to the confederate states of america.
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  The official starting event of the civil war. The bombardment and surrender of this fort started the civil war.
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  A land and naval battle fought between union and confederate forces, confederates won that battle.
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  A battle that lasted 3 days, fought in and around the town, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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  The second battle of Sabine pass was a result of a failed union army attempt top invade the confederate states of america.
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  The Red River Campaign was an expedition including a few battles fought along the Red River in louisiana.
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  The ending of the civil war, to determine whether slavery would be accepted or not.
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  The battle of Palmito Ranch is generally known as the last battle of the civil war. Since it was the last engagement between confederate and union forces.
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  Juneteenth is the oldest celebration showing the day slavery was illegal, And black rights were made.
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  With the compromise, the republicans had given up their fight for racial equality and black's rights in the south.